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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,255 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 3,470 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 3,100 1,067 1,067
Destination 675 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $24,835 $30,355 $30,933
Total Invoice $23,030 $28,313 $28,581

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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: $4,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,860
Model Year200920132013
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,835$30,355$30,933
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$29,200$29,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$23,030$28,313$28,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,077-1,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$27,236$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$346$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920132013
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$3,150$4,305$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,077-1,691

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in173.6 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.052.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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