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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: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $32,045
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,602
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,555 995
Options (change) 3,990 945
Destination 675 995
Total Price $25,125 $34,035
Total Invoice $23,175 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,884
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,125$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$27,255
Total Invoice$23,175$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-6,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$26,059

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,483

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
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

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%
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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