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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: $37,845

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,999

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $41,300
Base Invoice $26,269 $39,442
Parking Technology Package 995  
Package 302A 1,895  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo tray 90 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,595
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295  
2.0L I4 1,095  
AWD 1,750 2,000
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Cargo cover   130
Roof rack crossbars   140
Polished alloy wheels   595
Parking Technology Package 868  
Package 302A 1,654  
Class II trailer hitch 345  
Navigation system 694  
All-weather floor mats 66 71
Cargo tray 79 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,515
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258  
2.0L I4 1,022  
AWD 1,632 1,910
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Cargo cover   124
Roof rack crossbars   133
Polished alloy wheels   565
Options (change) 8,780 5,855
Options (change) 7,835 5,574
Destination 895 945
Total Price $37,845 $48,100
Total Invoice $34,999 $45,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,845$48,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,845$43,645
Total Invoice$34,999$45,961
Adjustments for Features0-4,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,999$41,704

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length178.1 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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