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Ford Escape vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Escape vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,525

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,217

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,246

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeRio5
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $13,600
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $13,335
Cargo Package 295    
Cargo tray 90 90 80
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Floor mats     95
Cargo Package 251    
Cargo tray 77 77 60
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 1,580 1,285 175
Options (change) 1,416 1,165 132
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $27,275 $28,480 $14,525
Total Invoice $25,463 $26,577 $14,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,204
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeRio5
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16185/65-15
Total Price$27,275$28,480$14,525
Adjustments for Features-3,975-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,300$22,955$14,525
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0
Total Invoice$25,463$26,577$14,217
Adjustments for Features-3,711-5,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,752$21,421$14,217
Cost Above Minimum$331$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeRio5
TrimXLTLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,620$6,170$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,711-5,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.2 in
Length174.7 in159.3 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

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