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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: $25,715

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,863

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $20,900
Base Invoice $20,229 $19,717
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 85 80
Remote start 425 495
3.0L V6 1,010  
Premium Package   2,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 68 67
Remote start 361 410
3.0L V6 919  
Premium Package   1,986
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 3,415 4,015
Options (change) 2,939 3,601
Destination 695 800
Total Price $25,795 $25,715
Total Invoice $23,863 $24,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,973
Model Year20082014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,795$25,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,795$23,340
Total Invoice$23,863$24,118
Adjustments for Features0-2,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,863$21,890

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,228

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in171.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%

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