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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $18,045 $23,721 $27,664
2.7L V6 1,005    
Convenience Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
2.7L V6 845    
Convenience Package 625    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715    
Leather Comfort Package   1,488  
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 3,305 4,285 2,690
Options (change) 2,880 4,004 2,516
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $23,340 $30,480 $33,090
Total Invoice $21,565 $28,620 $31,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 760, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,340$30,480$33,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$28,125$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$21,565$28,620$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,211-5,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$26,409$25,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,655$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,211-5,076

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in105.9 in
Length186.4 in178.1 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.867.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%

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