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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: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $19,800
Base Invoice $23,222 $18,860
Package 203A 1,985  
Cargo net 65 40
Cargo tray 90 75
3.0L V6 1,195  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Package 203A 1,686  
Cargo net 34 32
Cargo tray 77 60
3.0L V6 1,088  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,335 1,865
Options (change) 2,885 1,617
Destination 825 775
Total Price $29,030 $22,440
Total Invoice $26,932 $21,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,030$22,440
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$22,440
Total Invoice$26,932$21,252
Adjustments for Features-6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$21,252

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$2,670$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6220

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length174.7 in170.9 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.2,901 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft30.0 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 cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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