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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: $28,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $20,990
Base Invoice $21,789 $19,811
Cargo Package 295  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Navigation system 2,695  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Remote start 345 495
3.0L V6 1,010  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo Package 251  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Navigation system 2,291  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 77 67
Remote start 293 410
3.0L V6 919  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 5,990 6,365
Options (change) 5,131 5,757
Destination 725 850
Total Price $30,170 $28,205
Total Invoice $27,645 $26,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,170$28,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,170$26,255
Total Invoice$27,645$26,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$24,592

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,369 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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested295064%
Total Not Requested167536%

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