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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,275

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,122

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $27,490
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,606
Safety Package 595 595  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,520
Sunroof 585 585 850
3.0L V6 855    
Tubular side steps 350    
4.6L V8     1,310
Floor mats     65
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Safety Package 506 506  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
AWD 1,593 1,593 2,294
Sunroof 498 498 723
3.0L V6 778    
Tubular side steps 298    
4.6L V8     1,192
Floor mats     47
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Options (change) 5,125 3,920 7,740
Options (change) 4,515 3,439 7,012
Destination 615 615 785
Total Price $28,275 $28,720 $36,015
Total Invoice $26,122 $26,548 $33,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,978
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$28,275$28,720$36,015
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,275$28,545$34,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$26,122$26,548$33,403
Adjustments for Features0-162-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,122$26,386$32,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards  $350
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,495$4,670$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-1,303

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.2 in130.5 in
Length174.9 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height69.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

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