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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: $34,495

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,921

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $27,518 $29,578
Leather Comfort Package 1,195      
Convenience Package 1,395      
Class II trailer hitch 435 435    
Roof rack crossbars 145 145 60 60
Cargo cover 135 135 80 80
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195    
AWD 1,750 1,750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Audiophile Package     510  
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Leather Comfort Package 1,043      
Convenience Package 1,217      
Class II trailer hitch 379 379    
Roof rack crossbars 126 126 51 51
Cargo cover 118 118 68 68
Navigation system 694 694 1,696 1,696
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115    
AWD 1,631 1,632    
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Audiophile Package     433  
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,540 5,950 7,735 7,225
Options (change) 7,628 5,369 6,712 6,279
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $34,495 $35,455 $38,580 $40,385
Total Invoice $31,921 $32,972 $34,875 $36,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,907
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,495$35,455$38,580$40,385
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,2300-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,640$32,225$38,580$39,210
Cost Above Minimum$415$0$0$630
Total Invoice$31,921$32,972$34,875$36,502
Adjustments for Features-1,717-3,0040-1,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,204$29,968$34,875$35,440
Cost Above Minimum$236$0$0$565

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
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  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,780$5,550$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,230$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,717-3,0040-1,062

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,732 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested92559%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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