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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: $21,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,045

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000   895
Sunroof 700    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
Universal garage door opener 70    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870   781
Sunroof 610    
Cargo tray 60 79 79
Universal garage door opener 55    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Options (change) 3,025 2,580 2,380
Options (change) 2,690 2,318 2,077
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $21,215 $31,645 $33,645
Total Invoice $20,045 $29,482 $31,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,193
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$21,215$31,645$33,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,215$28,335$28,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$20,045$29,482$31,293
Adjustments for Features0-3,084-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,045$26,398$26,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,670$5,980$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,084-5,055

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102013
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in
Length178.3 in178.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.767.8 ft3

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