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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: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $9,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHybridXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,049 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 3,995      
Safety Package 595      
Sunroof 585      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Premium Package 3,396      
Safety Package 506      
Sunroof 498      
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Navigation system   694 694 694
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,175 5,610 2,660 2,660
Options (change) 4,400 4,897 2,322 2,322
Destination 615 895 895 895
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $39,505 $41,755 $46,655
Total Invoice $27,464 $36,565 $38,839 $43,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,232
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHybridXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine133hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,090$39,505$41,755$46,655
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-6,625-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$34,245$35,130$38,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$27,464$36,565$38,839$43,408
Adjustments for Features0-4,869-6,162-7,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$31,696$32,677$35,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$981$4,222

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimHybridXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$8,355$9,720$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$6,625$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,869-6,162-7,490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in112.6 in
Length174.9 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height69.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
29.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110039%
Total Not Requested172561%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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