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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $29,505
Base Invoice $25,040 $27,664
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
2.0L I4   1,195
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 742
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
2.0L I4   1,121
Options (change) 4,350 3,485
Options (change) 3,885 3,258
Destination 800 895
Total Price $31,950 $33,885
Total Invoice $29,725 $31,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year20132016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,950$33,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$31,830
Total Invoice$29,725$31,817
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$29,887

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
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 start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Total Value of Features$3,450$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,930

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132016
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.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.467.8 ft3

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

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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested210069%
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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