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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: $25,830

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,225

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $23,455
Base Invoice $19,707 $21,789
Premium Package 2,300  
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  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
3.0L V6   1,010
Premium Package 2,079  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 293
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo tray 67 77
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 4,115 3,295
Options (change) 3,693 2,840
Destination 825 725
Total Price $25,830 $27,475
Total Invoice $24,225 $25,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,653
Model Year20152009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$25,830$27,475
Adjustments for Features-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$27,475
Total Invoice$24,225$25,354
Adjustments for Features-1,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,701$25,354

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$3,925$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152009
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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