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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: $29,345

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $23,800
Base Invoice $30,602 $22,422
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 80
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Cargo cover 128  
Cargo tray 86 67
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 1,220 4,650
Options (change) 1,159 4,106
Destination 995 895
Total Price $34,260 $29,345
Total Invoice $32,756 $27,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,260$29,345
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,705$29,345
Total Invoice$32,756$27,423
Adjustments for Features-3,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,357$27,423

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Metal pedals $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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