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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: $21,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,045

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,664 $16,660
Cargo tray 90 75
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo tray 84 60
2.0L I4 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,780 3,025
Options (change) 2,600 2,690
Destination 895 695
Total Price $33,180 $21,215
Total Invoice $31,159 $20,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,869
Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,180$21,215
Adjustments for Features-5,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$21,215
Total Invoice$31,159$20,045
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,914$20,045

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,705$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2450

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length178.1 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.2,868 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.8 ft314.7 ft3

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

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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