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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: $35,815

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,210

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Comfort Package 1,595      
Technology Package 1,395      
Class II trailer hitch 495 495    
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Cargo cover 135 135 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 145 145 115 115
Remote start 495   385 385
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Leather Comfort Package 1,515      
Technology Package 1,325      
Class II trailer hitch 470 470    
Navigation system 755 755 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 71 71 47 47
Cargo cover 128 128 77 77
Roof rack crossbars 137 137 97 97
Remote start 470   326 326
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237    
AWD 1,672 1,672 2,111 2,117
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 9,670 6,185 10,250 7,465
Options (change) 9,200 5,890 8,930 6,564
Destination 895 895 785 785
Total Price $35,815 $36,330 $40,280 $40,645
Total Invoice $34,210 $34,720 $36,988 $37,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,245
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,815$36,330$40,280$40,645
Adjustments for Features-1,715-3,11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,100$33,215$40,280$40,645
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$0$365
Total Invoice$34,210$34,720$36,988$37,527
Adjustments for Features-1,638-2,97700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,572$31,743$36,988$37,527
Cost Above Minimum$829$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,580$8,980$5,865$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$3,115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,638-2,97700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in113.7 in
Length178.1 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested105065%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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