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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: $28,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $21,990
Technology Package 1,495  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo tray 90 80
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Rear spoiler   295
Technology Package 1,395  
Navigation system 742  
Cargo tray 84 67
2.0L I4 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 5,070 5,245
Options (change) 4,737 4,684
Destination 895 925
Total Price $35,470 $28,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,171
Model Year20162019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,470$28,160
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$28,160

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162019
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,755$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162019
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in182.7 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested297566%
Total Not Requested150034%

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