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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: $36,555

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,873

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $13,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $40,191
Package 302A 1,895    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo tray 90 90 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,595
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Package 401A     4,300
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     130
Roof rack crossbars     140
Package 302A 1,654    
Class II trailer hitch 345 345  
Navigation system 694 694  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66
Cargo tray 79 79 87
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217 1,392
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Package 401A     3,752
Trailer Tow Package     497
Cargo cover     114
Roof rack crossbars     122
Options (change) 7,490 5,395 6,910
Options (change) 6,709 4,814 6,030
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,555 $36,660 $50,905
Total Invoice $33,873 $34,030 $47,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,672
Model Year201320132015
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,555$36,660$50,905
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$36,160$46,715
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,873$34,030$47,116
Adjustments for Features0-464-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,873$33,566$43,238
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132015
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,000$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-3,878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
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.4,921 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 SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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