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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: $34,540

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,009

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSX LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $28,170
Base Invoice $33,481 $26,269
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Navigation system   795
Package 302A   1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Navigation system   694
Package 302A   1,654
Panoramic sunroof   1,217
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
Options (change) 775 5,475
Options (change) 644 4,845
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,760 $34,540
Total Invoice $35,020 $32,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year20172013
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSX LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,760$34,540
Adjustments for Features-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$34,540
Total Invoice$35,020$32,009
Adjustments for Features-3,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,231$32,009

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172013
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSX LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172013
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested117559%

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