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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: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,035 $26,048
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 2,250 1,695 95
Options (change) 1,990 1,610 90
Destination 675 875 875
Total Price $22,820 $26,690 $28,245
Total Invoice $21,175 $25,520 $27,013

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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: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,978
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$22,820$26,690$28,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,820$25,260$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$21,175$25,520$27,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,367-2,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,175$24,153$24,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$82

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
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  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$2,475$3,905$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,367-2,778

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082018
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.3,641 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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