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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,700 $33,080
Base Invoice $24,020 $30,687
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Options (change) 5,350 2,395
Options (change) 4,780 2,036
Destination 750 825
Total Price $31,800 $36,300
Total Invoice $29,550 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,499
Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,800$36,300
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,185$36,300
Total Invoice$29,550$33,548
Adjustments for Features-1,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,049$33,548

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in174.7 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested257540%
Total Not Requested388060%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62559%
Total Not Requested44041%

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