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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: $31,975

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,284

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $41,675
Base Invoice $21,789 $38,862
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo Package 295  
Navigation system 2,695 795
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Cargo tray 90 115
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo Package 251  
Navigation system 2,291 694
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Cargo net 34  
All-weather floor mats 47 66
Cargo tray 77 99
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,795 3,505
Options (change) 6,770 3,058
Destination 725 895
Total Price $31,975 $46,075
Total Invoice $29,284 $42,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,532
Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20
Total Price$31,975$46,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$40,695
Total Invoice$29,284$42,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,284$37,816

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,999

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.7 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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