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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: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $27,170
Base Invoice $29,815 $25,948
Package 302A   2,195
Door sill trim plates   95
Package 302A   2,085
Door sill trim plates   90
Options (change) 0 2,290
Options (change) 0 2,175
Destination 825 875
Total Price $32,975 $30,335
Total Invoice $30,640 $28,998

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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: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,275
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,975$30,335
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$30,335
Total Invoice$30,640$28,998
Adjustments for Features-3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$28,998

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybrid EXHybrid 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 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Floor mats $75
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$4,200$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in173.6 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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