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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: $25,130

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,644

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520072007
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $22,280 $23,910
Base Invoice $19,707 $21,012 $22,512
Premium Package 2,300    
Floor mats 115    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   850  
Premium Package 2,079    
Floor mats 93    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   783  
Options (change) 3,415 2,775 1,925
Options (change) 3,112 2,421 1,638
Destination 825 665 665
Total Price $25,130 $25,720 $26,500
Total Invoice $23,644 $24,098 $24,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,705
Model Year201520072007
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,130$25,720$26,500
Adjustments for Features-3,4550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,675$25,720$25,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255
Total Invoice$23,644$24,098$24,815
Adjustments for Features-3,2510-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,393$24,098$24,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520072007
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,975$2,520$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2510-492

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152007
ModelForteEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.2 in
Length171.3 in174.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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