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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: $35,250

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $32,045
Base Invoice $28,380 $30,602
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Cargo tray 80 90
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   995
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Cargo tray 67 86
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,855 2,380
Options (change) 3,438 2,261
Destination 895 995
Total Price $35,250 $35,420
Total Invoice $32,713 $33,858

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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: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,250$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,250$34,380
Total Invoice$32,713$33,858
Adjustments for Features0-994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$32,864

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, side $100
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-994

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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