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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: $22,175

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,005

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $18,670
Cargo tray 90 90 75
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo tray 79 79 60
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 2,580 2,380 1,825
Options (change) 2,318 2,077 1,585
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $31,645 $33,645 $22,175
Total Invoice $29,482 $31,293 $21,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,645$33,645$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,855-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$28,665$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$29,482$31,293$21,005
Adjustments for Features-2,660-4,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,822$26,661$21,005
Cost Above Minimum$161$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,430$7,555$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,660-4,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length178.1 in170.9 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft30.0 ft3

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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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