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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: $27,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $27,170
Base Invoice $24,760 $25,948
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 750 875
Total Price $27,250 $28,045
Total Invoice $25,510 $26,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,317
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/50-17
Total Price$27,250$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$25,295
Total Invoice$25,510$26,823
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,510$24,193

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,130$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in173.6 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.6 ft3

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