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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: $24,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,419

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $22,422 $20,992 $22,494
Floor mats 125    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
3.0L V6   855  
Floor mats 102    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 125 2,195 1,340
Options (change) 102 1,918 1,140
Destination 895 615 615
Total Price $24,820 $25,345 $26,140
Total Invoice $23,419 $23,525 $24,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,163
Model Year201820062006
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS7A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$24,820$25,345$26,140
Adjustments for Features-2,1800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$25,345$25,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$23,419$23,525$24,249
Adjustments for Features-2,0570-487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,362$23,525$23,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820062006
ModelForteEscapeEscape
TrimSXXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$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  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$5,050$2,870$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0570-487

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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