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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: $23,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $32,045
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,602
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo tray 75 90
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   995
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo tray 60 86
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,625 1,220
Options (change) 3,155 1,159
Destination 750 995
Total Price $23,975 $34,260
Total Invoice $22,575 $32,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,153
Model Year20122018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,975$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$27,955
Total Invoice$22,575$32,756
Adjustments for Features0-6,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,575$26,728

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
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, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$2,250$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,028

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in
Length170.9 in178.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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