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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,721 $27,664
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 795  
Navigation system 1,200 795 795
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 741  
Navigation system 1,075 742 742
Leather Comfort Package   1,488  
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 4,475 5,875 3,485
Options (change) 3,940 5,487 3,258
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $25,840 $32,070 $33,885
Total Invoice $23,870 $30,103 $31,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,600
Model Year200920162016
ModelOptimaEscapeEscape
TrimEXSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp 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$25,840$32,070$33,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$29,465$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$23,870$30,103$31,817
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-4,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$27,658$27,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920162016
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
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,900$5,505$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445-4,347

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in105.9 in
Length189.0 in178.1 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.067.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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