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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: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,115 $27,935
2.7L V6 1,005    
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
2.7L V6 840    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 4,555 5,780 2,790
Options (change) 3,990 5,497 2,657
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $25,125 $31,925 $32,935
Total Invoice $23,175 $30,507 $31,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,455
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 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$31,925$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$28,320$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$23,175$30,507$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-3,445-4,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$27,062$26,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820172017
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$6,730$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,445-4,857

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082017
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

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