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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: $27,150

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,420

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,455
Base Invoice $24,020 $26,535
Convenience Package 700  
Convenience Package 650  
Options (change) 700 0
Options (change) 650 0
Destination 750 825
Total Price $27,150 $29,280
Total Invoice $25,420 $27,360

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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: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year20122014
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$27,150$29,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,150$26,680
Total Invoice$25,420$27,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,420$24,930

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122014
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
HD radio$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$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122014
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested40061%
Total Not Requested25539%

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