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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: $27,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,742

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,625 $20,900
Base Invoice $23,884 $19,717
Limited Luxury Package 1,680  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Remote start 345 495
3.0L V6 1,000  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Limited Luxury Package 1,429  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 77 67
Remote start 293 410
3.0L V6 910  
Technology Package   1,624
Premium Package   1,986
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 5,175 5,815
Options (change) 4,439 5,225
Destination 725 800
Total Price $31,525 $27,515
Total Invoice $29,048 $25,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,644
Model Year20102014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,525$27,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,525$26,085
Total Invoice$29,048$25,742
Adjustments for Features0-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$24,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelEscapeForte
TrimLimitedSX
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested175052%

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