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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: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $32,045
Base Invoice $25,040 $30,602
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,350 995
Options (change) 3,885 945
Destination 800 995
Total Price $31,950 $34,035
Total Invoice $29,725 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $893
Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
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)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,950$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$30,155
Total Invoice$29,725$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$28,832

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132018
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
Heated steering wheel $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 
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
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 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$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$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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$2,950$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132018
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 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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested93031%

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