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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: $26,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,835 $20,890
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 80
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover 128  
Cargo tray 86 67
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,220 4,395
Options (change) 1,159 3,956
Destination 1,245 825
Total Price $39,300 $26,110

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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: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,512
Model Year20202015
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,300$26,110
Adjustments for Features-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$26,110

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202015
ModelEscapeForte
TrimTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
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
Total Value of Features$8,855$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4280

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202015
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in171.3 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.4 ft356.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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