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Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $15,995
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $15,230
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
3.0L V6 855    
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
4-speed automatic     1,000
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
3.0L V6 778    
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 2,630 1,775 2,800
Options (change) 2,288 1,510 2,530
Destination 615 615 695
Total Price $25,780 $26,575 $19,490
Total Invoice $23,895 $24,619 $18,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,780$26,575$19,490
Adjustments for Features-150-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$25,900$19,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$23,895$24,619$18,455
Adjustments for Features-139-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,756$23,994$18,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,475$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-139-6250

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in104.3 in
Length174.9 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height69.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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