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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: $23,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $19,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $18,670
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395   1,800
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Cargo tray 90 90 75
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325   1,570
Navigation system 755 755  
Cargo cover 128 128  
Cargo tray 86 86 60
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 6,800 3,810 3,625
Options (change) 6,466 3,626 3,155
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $32,945 $33,955 $23,975
Total Invoice $31,476 $32,456 $22,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year201720172012
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSETitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,945$33,955$23,975
Adjustments for Features-3,830-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$28,650$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$31,476$32,456$22,575
Adjustments for Features-3,659-5,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,817$27,385$22,575
Cost Above Minimum$432$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
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$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,530$8,005$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,659-5,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,613 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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