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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,050

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,947

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $33,795 $40,995
Base Invoice $24,587 $32,024 $38,576
Navigation system 1,995    
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Remote start 345    
Engine-block heater 35 95 95
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495    
Cargo net 65    
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Media Center 730N   795  
Trailer Tow Group   850 850
Sunroof   995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395 1,395
5.7L V8   1,695 1,695
AWD w/low range   2,600 2,600
Navigation system 1,696    
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Remote start 293    
Engine-block heater 30 85 85
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 421    
Cargo net 34    
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Media Center 730N   708  
Trailer Tow Group   757 757
Sunroof   886  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,242 1,242
5.7L V8   1,509 1,509
AWD w/low range   2,431 2,431
Options (change) 9,855 8,425 6,635
Options (change) 8,535 7,618 6,024
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $37,050 $43,215 $48,625
Total Invoice $33,947 $40,637 $45,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,253
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$37,050$43,215$48,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,655-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$39,560$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$33,947$40,637$45,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,437-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,947$37,200$38,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201220122012
ModelEscapeDurangoDurango
TrimLimitedCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
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$7,370$11,025$15,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437-7,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in119.8 in
Length174.7 in199.8 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height67.7 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.5,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.247.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
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%

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%

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