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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: $20,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,265 $36,835 $17,495
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Panoramic sunroof 995 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Cargo tray 86 86 60
Panoramic sunroof 945 945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,085 1,085 2,025
Options (change) 1,031 1,031 1,740
Destination 1,245 1,245 695
Total Price $31,595 $39,165 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,450
Model Year202020202010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I3250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,595$39,165$20,215
Adjustments for Features-5,285-10,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$28,305$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202020202010
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,080$12,655$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$10,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-381-6310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202010
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length180.5 in178.3 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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