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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: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,035 $26,048
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Options (change) 2,100 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,834 1,520 0
Destination 590 875 875
Total Price $21,790 $26,595 $28,150
Total Invoice $20,029 $25,430 $26,923

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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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,767
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,790$26,595$28,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$23,840$24,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$20,029$25,430$26,923
Adjustments for Features0-2,634-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$22,796$23,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,925$5,680$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062018
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.3,641 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

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