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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $18,045 $20,992 $22,494
Sunroof 800 585 585
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Convenience Package 700    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Cassette player   0 0
3.0L V6   855  
Sunroof 715 498 498
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Convenience Package 625    
2.7L V6 845    
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Cassette player   0 0
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 3,105 2,630 1,775
Options (change) 2,720 2,288 1,510
Destination 640 615 615
Total Price $23,140 $25,780 $26,575
Total Invoice $21,405 $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: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year200720062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,140$25,780$26,575
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,985$25,780$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$21,405$23,895$24,619
Adjustments for Features-1,0680-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,337$23,895$24,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720062006
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
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$4,050$2,895$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0680-486

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.2 in
Length186.4 in174.9 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.866.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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