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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,215

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,057

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscapeJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,930 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,171 $26,939 $28,595
Safety Package 595    
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 145 145
Sunroof 585 895 895
Driver Convenience Group   500 500
Heated front seats   250  
Roof rails     125
Safety Package 506    
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 129 129
Sunroof 498 797 797
Driver Convenience Group   445 445
Heated front seats   223  
Roof rails     111
Options (change) 2,670 1,790 1,665
Options (change) 2,271 1,594 1,482
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $28,215 $30,980 $32,655
Total Invoice $26,057 $29,528 $31,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscapeJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$28,215$30,980$32,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$28,790$29,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$26,057$29,528$31,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,087-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,057$27,441$28,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$786

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200620122012
ModelEscapeJourneyJourney
TrimLimitedCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,690$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,087-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20062012
ModelEscapeJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in113.8 in
Length174.9 in192.4 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height69.7 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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