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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: $24,200

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $18,860 $24,115 $27,935
Technology Package 1,800 1,395  
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Technology Package 1,570 1,325  
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo tray 60 86 86
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Navigation system   755 755
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 3,625 6,800 3,810
Options (change) 3,155 6,466 3,626
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $24,200 $32,945 $33,955
Total Invoice $22,790 $31,476 $32,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,643
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,200$32,945$33,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,200$29,165$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$22,790$31,476$32,456
Adjustments for Features0-3,611-5,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$27,865$27,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320172017
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 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$6,530$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,611-5,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132017
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 Weight2,950 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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