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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: $30,240

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,310 $27,170
Universal garage door opener 350  
Package 302A   2,195
Universal garage door opener 291  
Package 302A   2,085
Options (change) 350 2,195
Options (change) 291 2,085
Destination 965 875
Total Price $30,625 $30,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,739
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,625$30,240
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$29,285

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20202016
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $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 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in173.6 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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