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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: $27,990

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $21,990
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  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
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  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,695 5,075
Options (change) 4,880 4,544
Destination 725 925
Total Price $29,875 $27,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,560
Model Year20092019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,875$27,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,875$24,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,775$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-635

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092019
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in182.7 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

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