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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: $22,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $19,800
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $18,860
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Cargo tray 90 90 75
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Leather Comfort Package 1,488    
Cargo cover 126 126  
Cargo tray 84 84 60
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 4,510 2,915 1,825
Options (change) 4,214 2,726 1,585
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $30,705 $33,315 $22,400
Total Invoice $28,830 $31,285 $21,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,224
Model Year201620162013
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
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)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,705$33,315$22,400
Adjustments for Features-2,105-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$28,160$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$0
Total Invoice$28,830$31,285$21,220
Adjustments for Features-1,976-4,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,854$26,444$21,220
Cost Above Minimum$410$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162013
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
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 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents $100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,530$7,580$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,976-4,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162013
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.2,901 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
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested88097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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