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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $29,250
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $27,935
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 795
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
2.0L I4     1,295
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 755
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
2.0L I4     1,237
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 3,585
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,412
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $33,730
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $32,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,200$31,600$33,730
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,975$30,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$32,242
Adjustments for Features0-581-3,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,090$28,814$28,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimEX TurboSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,650$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-3,303

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested103033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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