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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: $32,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,938

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $33,080
Base Invoice $28,752 $30,687
Universal garage door opener 350  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Universal garage door opener 291  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Options (change) 350 2,395
Options (change) 291 2,036
Destination 895 825
Total Price $32,235 $36,300
Total Invoice $29,938 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,046
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,235$36,300
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$35,690
Total Invoice$29,938$33,548
Adjustments for Features0-564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,938$32,984

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-564

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.1 in174.7 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.966.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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