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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: $29,345

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $29,250
Base Invoice $22,422 $27,935
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80 90
Remote start 495  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
2.0L I4   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67 86
Remote start 410  
Navigation system   755
Cargo cover   128
2.0L I4   1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 4,650 3,810
Options (change) 4,106 3,626
Destination 895 895
Total Price $29,345 $33,955
Total Invoice $27,423 $32,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,639
Model Year20172017
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,345$33,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$31,450
Total Invoice$27,423$32,456
Adjustments for Features0-2,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,423$30,062

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,031 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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