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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: $19,785

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,692

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForteEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $21,685
Base Invoice $15,230 $20,229
Premium Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 65
Cargo tray 75 85
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Convenience Package   295
3.0L V6   1,010
Premium Package 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo tray 60 68
4-speed automatic 960  
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Convenience Package   251
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 3,095 2,695
Options (change) 2,767 2,327
Destination 695 695
Total Price $19,785 $25,075
Total Invoice $18,692 $23,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,636
Model Year20102008
ModelForteEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,785$25,075
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,785$24,080
Total Invoice$18,692$23,251
Adjustments for Features0-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,692$22,328

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
ModelForteEscape
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in174.7 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.766.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested17535%
Total Not Requested33065%

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