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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $24,670 $33,080
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,035 $30,687
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Leather Comfort Group   985  
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Leather Comfort Group   838  
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
Options (change) 1,880 1,980 0
Options (change) 1,665 1,684 0
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $21,570 $27,475 $33,905
Total Invoice $19,860 $25,544 $31,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,820
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT4A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$21,570$27,475$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$25,470$30,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,305
Total Invoice$19,860$25,544$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,864-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$23,680$28,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,923

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,905$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,864-2,909

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length185.8 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 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 ft329.2 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

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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