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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: $34,010

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $29,505
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 90
Remote start 425  
Technology Package   1,495
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
2.0L I4   1,195
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 84
Remote start 353  
Technology Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
2.0L I4   1,121
Options (change) 855 4,275
Options (change) 711 3,995
Destination 965 895
Total Price $34,010 $34,675

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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: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,761
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,010$34,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,010$33,485

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $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$4,140$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,117

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202016
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 Weight3,558 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

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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