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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: $22,955

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,683

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $19,811
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
3.0L V6 855      
Floor mats       115
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
3.0L V6 778      
Floor mats       93
6-speed shiftable automatic       929
Options (change) 1,600 745 595 1,115
Options (change) 1,412 634 506 1,022
Destination 615 615 615 850
Total Price $24,750 $25,545 $26,140 $22,955
Total Invoice $23,019 $23,743 $24,292 $21,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,826
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$24,750$25,545$26,140$22,955
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,805-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,750$25,020$24,335$20,950
Cost Above Minimum$415$685$0$0
Total Invoice$23,019$23,743$24,292$21,683
Adjustments for Features0-488-1,677-1,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,019$23,255$22,615$19,789
Cost Above Minimum$404$640$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,820$3,345$4,625$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,805$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488-1,677-1,894

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height69.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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