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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: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $23,455
Base Invoice $18,860 $21,789
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 65
Cargo tray 75 90
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
3.0L V6   1,010
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo tray 60 77
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 1,865 2,950
Options (change) 1,617 2,547
Destination 775 725
Total Price $22,440 $27,130
Total Invoice $21,252 $25,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,495
Model Year20132009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$22,440$27,130
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,440$26,790
Total Invoice$21,252$25,061
Adjustments for Features0-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,252$24,747

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132009
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
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
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$2,200$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-314

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132009
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 Weight2,901 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 seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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