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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,425

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $27,273 $30,178
Safety Package 595 595    
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,325
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395    
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Sunroof 585 585    
3.0L V6 855      
Tubular side steps 350      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Cargo cover     90 90
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
255/50R20     1,325 630
Safety Package 506 506    
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
AWD 1,593 1,593 2,111 2,117
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336    
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Sunroof 498 498    
3.0L V6 778      
Tubular side steps 298      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,275 4,070 5,720 5,030
Options (change) 4,643 3,567 5,080 4,495
Destination 615 615 785 785
Total Price $28,425 $28,870 $35,750 $38,210
Total Invoice $26,250 $26,676 $33,138 $35,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,238
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,425$28,870$35,750$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,780-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$28,695$33,970$34,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$735
Total Invoice$26,250$26,676$33,138$35,458
Adjustments for Features0-162-1,650-3,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,250$26,514$31,488$32,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0$717

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Running boards  $350$350
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,820$3,995$5,600$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,780$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-1,650-3,253

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in113.7 in
Length174.9 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height69.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.7 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%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%

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