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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: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $19,600
Base Invoice $30,602 $18,670
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 75
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo cover 128  
Cargo tray 86 60
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 1,220 3,625
Options (change) 1,159 3,155
Destination 995 750
Total Price $34,260 $23,975
Total Invoice $32,756 $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: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,153
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,260$23,975
Adjustments for Features-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$23,975
Total Invoice$32,756$22,575
Adjustments for Features-6,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$22,575

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$8,555$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
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
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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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