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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $27,170
Base Invoice $24,020 $25,337
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Package 302A   2,195
Door sill trim plates   95
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Package 302A   1,959
Door sill trim plates   85
Options (change) 5,350 2,290
Options (change) 4,780 2,044
Destination 750 875
Total Price $31,800 $30,335
Total Invoice $29,550 $28,256

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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: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $416
Model Year20122015
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)550, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,800$30,335
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,855$30,335
Total Invoice$29,550$28,256
Adjustments for Features-8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,672$28,256

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
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
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,825$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
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

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested272542%
Total Not Requested373058%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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