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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: $28,490

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,154

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $23,800
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,422
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Navigation system 2,695  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 85 80
Remote start 425 495
3.0L V6 1,010  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Navigation system 2,291  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 68 67
Remote start 361 410
3.0L V6 919  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,110 4,775
Options (change) 5,230 4,210
Destination 695 895
Total Price $28,490 $29,470
Total Invoice $26,154 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,966
Model Year20082017
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,490$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,490$25,895
Total Invoice$26,154$27,527
Adjustments for Features0-3,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,154$24,188

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front 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$2,550$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,339

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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
29.2 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
Compass0Yes
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested215052%

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