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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: $37,015

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,250 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,935 $40,191
Class II trailer hitch 495  
Navigation system 795  
Adaptive cruise control 595 1,150
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo tray 90 100
Cargo cover 135 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,595
2.0L I4 1,295  
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Class II trailer hitch 470  
Navigation system 755  
Adaptive cruise control 565 1,004
All-weather floor mats 71 66
Cargo tray 86 87
Cargo cover 128 114
Roof rack crossbars 137 122
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,392
2.0L I4 1,237  
AWD 1,672  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Options (change) 6,870 8,060
Options (change) 6,541 7,034
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,015 $52,055
Total Invoice $35,371 $48,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,470
Model Year20172015
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,015$52,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,015$49,590
Total Invoice$35,371$48,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,371$45,841

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumSport
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
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,765 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
34.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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