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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: $25,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,537

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $20,900
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $19,717
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
3.0L V6 850    
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     115
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
3.0L V6 783    
Premium Package     1,986
Floor mats     93
6-speed shiftable automatic     941
Options (change) 2,775 1,925 3,315
Options (change) 2,421 1,638 3,020
Destination 665 665 800
Total Price $25,720 $26,500 $25,015
Total Invoice $24,098 $24,815 $23,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,812
Model Year200720072014
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,720$26,500$25,015
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$25,975$21,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$24,098$24,815$23,537
Adjustments for Features0-492-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,098$24,323$20,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072014
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimXLTXLT SportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $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$2,520$3,045$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-492-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072014
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%
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%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%

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