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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,050

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,947

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelDurangoDurangoEscape
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,995 $26,370
Base Invoice $32,024 $38,576 $24,587
Media Center 730N 795    
Trailer Tow Group 850 850  
Engine-block heater 95 95 35
Sunroof 995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,395  
5.7L V8 1,695 1,695  
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     345
Cargo net     65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     495
3.0L V6     1,195
AWD     1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Media Center 730N 708    
Trailer Tow Group 757 757  
Engine-block heater 85 85 30
Sunroof 886    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,242 1,242  
5.7L V8 1,509 1,509  
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
Navigation system     1,696
Remote start     293
Cargo net     34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     421
3.0L V6     1,088
AWD     1,593
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 5,825 4,035 9,855
Options (change) 5,187 3,593 8,535
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $40,615 $46,025 $37,050
Total Invoice $38,206 $43,164 $33,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,890
Model Year201220122012
ModelDurangoDurangoEscape
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8360hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,615$46,025$37,050
Adjustments for Features-1,455-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$40,530$37,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0
Total Invoice$38,206$43,164$33,947
Adjustments for Features-1,369-5,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,837$38,011$33,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,174$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122012
ModelDurangoDurangoEscape
TrimCrewCitadelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$8,825$12,865$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,369-5,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.8 in103.1 in
Length199.8 in174.7 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height70.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight5,176 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%

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