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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: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,035 $26,048
Navigation system 1,200   795
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Navigation system 1,075   755
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 3,470 1,695 890
Options (change) 3,100 1,610 845
Destination 675 875 875
Total Price $24,835 $26,690 $29,040
Total Invoice $23,030 $25,520 $27,768

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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: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,532
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,835$26,690$29,040
Adjustments for Features-450-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,790$26,690$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150
Total Invoice$23,030$25,520$27,768
Adjustments for Features-420-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,988$25,520$25,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920182018
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
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
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,875$3,830$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092018
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.3,641 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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