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Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $17,605 $20,992 $22,494
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Cassette player   0 0
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Cassette player   0 0
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 3,180 2,630 1,775
Options (change) 2,685 2,288 1,510
Destination 590 615 615
Total Price $22,870 $25,780 $26,575
Total Invoice $20,880 $23,895 $24,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,881
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$22,870$25,780$26,575
Adjustments for Features0-145-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$25,635$25,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$20,880$23,895$24,619
Adjustments for Features0-134-621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$23,761$23,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,720$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-134-621

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.2 in
Length185.8 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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