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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: $24,630

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $22,490
Leather Comfort Group 745  
SYNC 395  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Remote start 345 495
3.0L V6 1,010  
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Leather Comfort Group 633  
SYNC 336  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 77 67
Remote start 293 410
3.0L V6 919  
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,650 1,175
Options (change) 2,292 974
Destination 725 965
Total Price $26,830 $24,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,887
Model Year20092020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,830$24,630
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,830$24,380

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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 player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$2,900$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092020
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.3,012 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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