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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,948 $30,341
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200    
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160    
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 850 95 95
Options (change) 740 90 90
Destination 675 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $21,420 $28,140 $28,733
Total Invoice $19,925 $26,913 $27,299

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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: $3,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,163
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,420$28,140$28,733
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,420$25,435$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$19,925$26,913$27,299
Adjustments for Features0-2,587-3,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,925$24,326$24,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,750$4,455$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587-3,211

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length186.4 in173.6 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.852.6 ft3

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