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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: $22,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $18,860 $23,492 $27,300
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo tray 60 79 79
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Cargo cover   118 118
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,825 5,505 2,915
Options (change) 1,585 4,877 2,617
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $22,400 $31,560 $33,055
Total Invoice $21,220 $29,264 $30,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year201320152015
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$22,400$31,560$33,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,400$28,505$27,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$21,220$29,264$30,812
Adjustments for Features0-2,833-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,220$26,431$26,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$354$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320152015
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,375$5,430$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-4,735

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132015
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 Weight2,901 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft367.8 ft3

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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 SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested88097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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