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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: $21,185

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,022

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $24,670
Base Invoice $16,660 $23,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 65
Cargo tray 75 90
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sun and SYNC Package   995
Leather Comfort Group   985
3.0L V6   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo tray 60 77
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Sun and SYNC Package   846
Leather Comfort Group   838
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 2,995 3,330
Options (change) 2,667 2,883
Destination 695 825
Total Price $21,185 $28,825
Total Invoice $20,022 $26,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,677
Model Year20102011
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$21,185$28,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,185$27,700
Total Invoice$20,022$26,743
Adjustments for Features0-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,022$25,699

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102011
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,920$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102011
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 Weight2,868 lb.3,369 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
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102589%
Total Not Requested12511%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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