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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: $22,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $24,870
Base Invoice $18,670 $23,222
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 65
Cargo tray 75 90
Package 203A   1,985
3.0L V6   1,195
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo tray 60 77
Package 203A   1,686
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 1,865 3,335
Options (change) 1,617 2,885
Destination 750 825
Total Price $22,215 $29,030
Total Invoice $21,037 $26,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,227
Model Year20122012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$22,215$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$28,310
Total Invoice$21,037$26,932
Adjustments for Features0-668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,037$26,264

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$1,950$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length170.9 in174.7 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,896 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 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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