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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,492 $27,300
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700 1,395  
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625 1,217  
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 4,555 5,280 2,690
Options (change) 3,990 4,680 2,420
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $25,125 $31,335 $32,830
Total Invoice $23,175 $29,067 $30,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,542
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
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)215/50-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,125$31,335$32,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$29,180$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$23,175$29,067$30,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,999-3,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$27,068$26,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820152015
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$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  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
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 
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 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$3,275$5,430$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,999-3,898

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082015
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%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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