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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: $27,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,742

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $26,370
Base Invoice $19,717 $24,587
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 345
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo tray 80 90
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 293
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo tray 67 77
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 5,815 5,275
Options (change) 5,225 4,536
Destination 800 825
Total Price $27,515 $32,470
Total Invoice $25,742 $29,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year20142012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$27,515$32,470
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$32,470
Total Invoice$25,742$29,948
Adjustments for Features-1,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,428$29,948

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
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.3,369 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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested175052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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