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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: $37,920

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,588

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,505 $37,855
Base Invoice $27,664 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 435  
Technology Package 1,495  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 145 120
Cargo cover 135 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,595
2.0L I4 1,195  
AWD 1,750 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Class II trailer hitch 406  
Technology Package 1,395  
Navigation system 742  
All-weather floor mats 70 64
Roof rack crossbars 135 106
Cargo cover 126 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,356
2.0L I4 1,121  
AWD 1,639 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Options (change) 7,520 8,995
Options (change) 7,029 7,770
Destination 895 825
Total Price $37,920 $47,675
Total Invoice $35,588 $43,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,087
Model Year20162012
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,920$47,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,920$44,210
Total Invoice$35,588$43,863
Adjustments for Features0-3,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,588$40,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,650$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length178.1 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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