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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: $11,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,045

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $29,245
Base Invoice $16,660 $27,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo tray 75 90
Universal garage door opener 70  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo tray 60 79
Universal garage door opener 55  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
2.0L I4   1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 3,025 2,780
Options (change) 2,690 2,499
Destination 695 895
Total Price $21,215 $32,920
Total Invoice $20,045 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,512
Model Year20102015
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,215$32,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,215$27,410
Total Invoice$20,045$30,694
Adjustments for Features0-5,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,045$25,557

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102015
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,137

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102015
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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