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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: $31,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,073

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSXSX LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $29,505
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $27,664
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo tray 80 80 90
Navigation system     795
Technology Package     1,495
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
2.0L I4     1,195
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo tray 67 67 84
Navigation system     742
Technology Package     1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,395
2.0L I4     1,121
Options (change) 430 430 5,070
Options (change) 358 358 4,737
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $31,220 $37,320 $35,470
Total Invoice $29,073 $34,643 $33,296

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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: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSXSX LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,220$37,320$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$32,370$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,073$34,643$33,296
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-4,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,073$30,048$29,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaEscape
TrimSXSX LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$8,540$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-4,004

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.9 in
Length191.1 in178.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.967.8 ft3

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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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