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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $26,505
Base Invoice $29,815 $24,879
Technology Package 2,350  
Premium Package   1,195
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695
Sunroof   995
Interior ambient lighting   295
Technology Package 2,185  
Premium Package   1,016
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291
Sunroof   846
Interior ambient lighting   251
Options (change) 2,350 5,180
Options (change) 2,185 4,404
Destination 825 695
Gas Tax 0 -3,000
Total Price $35,325 $29,380
Total Invoice $32,825 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$35,325$29,380
Adjustments for Features-3,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,590$29,380
Total Invoice$32,825$26,978
Adjustments for Features-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,354$26,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
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 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
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 
Floor mats $75
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$7,800$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in174.7 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%

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