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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: $35,015

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,375

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $6,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $29,319 $32,901
Convenience Package 1,395      
Leather Comfort Package 1,195      
Class II trailer hitch 435 435    
Navigation system 795 795 2,505 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 145 145    
Cargo cover 135 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 445   385 385
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495    
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
255/50R20     1,325 630
Convenience Package 1,217      
Leather Comfort Package 1,043      
Class II trailer hitch 379 379    
Navigation system 694 694 2,129 1,696
Roof rack crossbars 126 126    
Cargo cover 118 118    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 64 64
Remote start 388   327 327
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115    
AWD 1,631 1,632 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305    
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 9,060 6,025 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 8,082 5,435 8,520 6,650
Destination 895 895 815 815
Total Price $35,015 $35,530 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $32,375 $33,038 $38,654 $40,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,290
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimSETitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,015$35,530$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features-425-1,8000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$33,730$42,195$42,430
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0$235
Total Invoice$32,375$33,038$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features-393-1,6740-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,982$31,364$38,654$38,988
Cost Above Minimum$618$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420092009
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,780$5,980$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$1,800$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-393-1,6740-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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

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 information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested95060%
Total Not Requested62540%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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