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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: $27,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,638

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $19,717 $26,269 $28,321
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 90 90
Remote start 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Technology Package 1,624    
Premium Package 1,986    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 79 79
Remote start 410    
6-speed shiftable automatic 941    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 5,690 5,270 3,175
Options (change) 5,121 4,666 2,771
Destination 800 895 895
Total Price $27,390 $34,335 $34,440
Total Invoice $25,638 $31,830 $31,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$27,390$34,335$34,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$33,005$32,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$25,638$31,830$31,987
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,638$30,597$30,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXSELTitanium
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$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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 
App support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $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$4,000$5,330$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142013
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length171.3 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested145073%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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