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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: $24,505

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $8,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $22,490
Cargo tray 90 80
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Cargo tray 86 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 90 1,050
Options (change) 86 870
Destination 995 965
Total Price $33,130 $24,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,412
Model Year20182020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,130$24,505
Adjustments for Features-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,400$24,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182020
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,430$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4360

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182020
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.0 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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