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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,269 $28,321
2.7L V6 1,005    
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
2.7L V6 840    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 3,155 2,490 2,290
Options (change) 2,740 2,239 1,998
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $23,725 $31,555 $33,555
Total Invoice $21,925 $29,403 $31,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,773
Model Year200820132013
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$23,725$31,555$33,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$28,825$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$21,925$29,403$31,214
Adjustments for Features0-2,544-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$26,859$26,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820132013
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSELTitanium
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,800$5,530$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
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

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

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