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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: $25,715

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,863

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $21,685
Base Invoice $19,717 $20,229
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 425
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo tray 80 85
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
3.0L V6   1,010
Premium Package 1,986  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 361
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo tray 67 68
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 4,015 3,415
Options (change) 3,601 2,939
Destination 800 695
Total Price $25,715 $25,795
Total Invoice $24,118 $23,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,973
Model Year20142008
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$25,715$25,795
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$25,795
Total Invoice$24,118$23,863
Adjustments for Features-2,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,890$23,863

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in174.7 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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