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Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,948 $30,341
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Options (change) 2,100 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0
Destination 590 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $21,790 $28,045 $28,638
Total Invoice $20,029 $26,823 $27,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,589
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,790$28,045$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$24,940$24,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$20,029$26,823$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-2,970-3,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$23,853$23,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,855$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,970-3,591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length185.8 in173.6 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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