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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $24,870 $33,080
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,222 $30,687
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Leather Comfort Group   985  
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Leather Comfort Group   838  
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
Options (change) 1,950 1,980 0
Options (change) 1,740 1,684 0
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $22,520 $27,675 $33,905
Total Invoice $20,925 $25,731 $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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,160
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT5A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$22,520$27,675$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-695-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$26,980$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$20,925$25,731$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-646-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$25,085$29,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,596

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,145$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-1,831

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,143 lb.3,255 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

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