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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: $24,960

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $3,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,870 $22,790
Leather Comfort Group 985  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Remote start 345 495
3.0L V6 1,195  
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Leather Comfort Group 838  
Cargo net 34 42
Cargo tray 77 67
Remote start 293 410
3.0L V6 1,088  
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,680 1,175
Options (change) 2,330 974
Destination 825 995
Total Price $28,375 $24,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,217
Model Year20122021
ModelEscapeForte
TrimXLTGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,375$24,960
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$24,960

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,930$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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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