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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Escape Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Escape will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited's price is $45 lower than the Ford Escape XLT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Escape Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited, the Ford Escape XLT includes additional features worth $595. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $595 adjustment for the Ford Escape XLT's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited is $45 less than the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers155, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price30,71531,355
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price30,71530,760
Total Invoice28,47429,023
Adjustments for Features0-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice28,47428,472

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Difference: 640
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Difference: 549
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price27,89524,870
Base Invoice26,11623,222
Auto-dimming rearview mirror183 
4-speed automatic1,000 
Satellite radio445 
Rear bumper protector72 
Cargo net4665
All-weather floor mats5575
Cargo tray7590
Class II trailer hitch299 
Package 203A 1,985
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395
Full-size spare tire 105
3.0L V6 1,195
AWD 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0
4-speed automatic 0
Satellite radio 0
Rear bumper protector 0
Cargo net 34
All-weather floor mats 64
Cargo tray 77
Class II trailer hitch 0
Package 203A 1,686
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346
Full-size spare tire 89
3.0L V6 1,088
AWD 1,592
Total options2,1755,660
Total options1,7134,976
Destination645825
Total Price30,71531,355
Total Invoice28,47429,023

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Rollover sensor $100
Safety key $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support $125
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Interior air filter$25 
iPod integration $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Traffic + travel information $50
Voice control for audio system $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirrors $40
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,645$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in174.7 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information50No
Navigation, turn-by-turn50No
App support125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration150No
Voice control for external devices50No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system50No
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Escape

Price of the Ford Escape: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD		 Lowest
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 My price paid was much smaller than Toyota and Honda similar models I researched.
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 The price was within budget
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Compared to Honda, Toyota and GM, much more "bang for the buck"!
2007 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 lower than the mazda
2007 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Reasonable price for 1 year old lease return
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Not much. Pricey for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Part of the deal was getting top dollar on my trade in.
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 At my purchase price of $15800 I think my Escape is an unmatched value.
2002 4dr SUV 127-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 Bought vehicle with low interest. And price of 19,600 was very reasonable. Especially by SUV standards
Price of the Ford Escape: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Hybrid was quite a premium over the V6.
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 It is not economical when comparing standard engine vs. hybrid engine. You have to do it because you want a hybrid for the environment. However, it is 10K cheeper than Toyota Highlander Hybrid, but it is a lighter car too. Tow capacity is 1000 vs 3000.
2006 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 As a hybrid, expect to pay a premium price.

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