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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: $36,350

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,123

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $2,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,505 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,664 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 435    
Roof rack crossbars 145 60 60
Cargo cover 135 80 80
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
2.0L I4 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 406    
Roof rack crossbars 135 51 51
Cargo cover 126 68 68
Navigation system 742 1,696 1,696
2.0L I4 1,121    
AWD 1,639    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,950 9,275 7,575
Options (change) 5,564 8,022 6,577
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $36,350 $40,120 $40,735
Total Invoice $34,123 $36,185 $36,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,507
Model Year201620062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,350$40,120$40,735
Adjustments for Features-2,60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$40,120$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$34,123$36,185$36,800
Adjustments for Features-2,44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,678$36,185$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,130$5,525$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,44500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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