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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: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $22,280 $23,910 $24,650
Base Invoice $16,090 $21,012 $22,512 $23,194
Sunroof 750 585 585 585
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Safety Package   595 595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150  
3.0L V6   850    
Sunroof 655 498 498 498
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Safety Package   506 506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128  
3.0L V6   783    
Options (change) 1,750 2,180 1,330 1,180
Options (change) 1,605 1,915 1,132 1,004
Destination 695 665 665 665
Total Price $19,340 $25,125 $25,905 $26,495
Total Invoice $18,390 $23,592 $24,309 $24,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,378
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,340$25,125$25,905$26,495
Adjustments for Features-6050-525-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,735$25,125$25,380$24,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$665$0
Total Invoice$18,390$23,592$24,309$24,863
Adjustments for Features-5750-493-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,815$23,592$23,816$23,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$399$623$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2011200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$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   
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,795$3,320$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$525$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-5750-493-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112007
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.2 in
Length170.9 in174.9 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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