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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: $33,820

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,818

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $29,250
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $27,935
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo tray 80 80 90
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
2.0L I4     1,295
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo tray 67 67 86
Navigation system     755
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
2.0L I4     1,237
Options (change) 5,680 80 3,675
Options (change) 5,255 67 3,498
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $33,980 $36,180 $33,820
Total Invoice $31,818 $33,830 $32,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $881
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,980$36,180$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,980$34,830$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,818$33,830$32,328
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,818$32,568$30,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTitanium
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,150$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,391

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.9 in
Length190.7 in178.1 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested212565%
Total Not Requested115035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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