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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: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $21,685
Base Invoice $18,045 $20,229
Sunroof 800  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700 295
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
CD changer, in-dash   295
3.0L V6   1,010
Sunroof 715  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625 251
2.7L V6 845  
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
CD changer, in-dash   251
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 3,105 2,840
Options (change) 2,720 2,476
Destination 640 695
Total Price $23,140 $25,220
Total Invoice $21,405 $23,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,018
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,140$25,220
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,115$25,220
Total Invoice$21,405$23,400
Adjustments for Features-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,382$23,400

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.1 in
Length186.4 in174.7 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.866.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape specs.

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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