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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: $22,955

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,683

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,280 $23,910 $24,650
Base Invoice $19,811 $21,012 $22,512 $23,194
Floor mats 115      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Safety Package   595 595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150  
3.0L V6   850    
Floor mats 93      
6-speed shiftable automatic 929      
Safety Package   506 506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128  
3.0L V6   783    
Options (change) 1,115 1,595 745 595
Options (change) 1,022 1,417 634 506
Destination 850 665 665 665
Total Price $22,955 $24,540 $25,320 $25,910
Total Invoice $21,683 $23,094 $23,811 $24,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year2016200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$22,955$24,540$25,320$25,910
Adjustments for Features-2,0050-525-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,950$24,540$24,795$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$690$0
Total Invoice$21,683$23,094$23,811$24,365
Adjustments for Features-1,8940-494-1,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,789$23,094$23,317$22,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$649$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016200720072007
ModelForteEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Outside temperature display$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Trip computer$150  $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   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,825$2,820$3,345$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0$525$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8940-494-1,697

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162007
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
Ford Escape XLT

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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