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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,459

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $22,712 $31,897 $39,442
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Navigation system 2,395 795  
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo tray 85 100 100
Remote start 425    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Cargo net 65    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   1,600  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Navigation system 2,036 755  
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
All-weather floor mats 57 71 71
Cargo tray 68 95 95
Remote start 361    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Cargo net 34    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   1,520  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 6,015 6,750 3,105
Options (change) 5,082 6,413 2,949
Destination 665 945 945
Total Price $31,095 $41,095 $45,350
Total Invoice $28,459 $39,255 $43,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,913
Model Year200820162016
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,095$41,095$45,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$37,030$37,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490
Total Invoice$28,459$39,255$43,336
Adjustments for Features0-3,883-7,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,459$35,372$35,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$482

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$8,805$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,883-7,482

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.7 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested62542%
Total Not Requested85058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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