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Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,345

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,045
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,602
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80 90
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   995
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67 86
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,650 1,220
Options (change) 4,106 1,159
Destination 895 995
Total Price $29,345 $34,260
Total Invoice $27,423 $32,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934
Model Year20182018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,345$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$30,705
Total Invoice$27,423$32,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,423$29,357

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,399

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length171.3 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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