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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $32,045
Base Invoice $23,080 $30,602
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,150 995
Options (change) 3,705 945
Destination 750 995
Total Price $29,600 $34,035
Total Invoice $27,535 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $652
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,600$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$29,480
Total Invoice$27,535$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$28,187

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,355

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.9 in
Length190.7 in178.1 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.468.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%

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