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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: $21,185

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,022

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,870 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,222 $16,660
Package 203A 1,985  
Cargo net 65 40
Cargo tray 90 75
3.0L V6 1,195  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Package 203A 1,686  
Cargo net 34 32
Cargo tray 77 60
3.0L V6 1,088  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 3,335 2,995
Options (change) 2,885 2,667
Destination 825 695
Total Price $29,030 $21,185
Total Invoice $26,932 $20,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,727
Model Year20122010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,030$21,185
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$21,185
Total Invoice$26,932$20,022
Adjustments for Features-1,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$20,022

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,195$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1830

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length174.7 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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