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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $23,455
Base Invoice $22,422 $21,789
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 345
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo tray 80 90
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Navigation system   2,695
3.0L V6   1,010
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 293
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo tray 67 77
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Navigation system   2,291
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 4,775 5,990
Options (change) 4,210 5,131
Destination 895 725
Total Price $29,470 $30,170
Total Invoice $27,527 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,780
Model Year20172009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,470$30,170
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,620$30,170
Total Invoice$27,527$27,645
Adjustments for Features-2,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,865$27,645

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172009
ModelForteEscape
TrimSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front 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$5,500$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6620

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested215052%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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