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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: $24,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $23,800
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $22,422
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
3.0L V6 855    
Floor mats     125
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
3.0L V6 778    
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,195 1,340 125
Options (change) 1,918 1,140 102
Destination 615 615 895
Total Price $25,345 $26,140 $24,820
Total Invoice $23,525 $24,249 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,163
Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,345$26,140$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$25,615$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$23,525$24,249$23,419
Adjustments for Features0-487-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,525$23,762$21,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,870$3,395$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-487-2,057

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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