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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: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150      
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,320 2,320
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395      
Leather Comfort Group 595 595      
Safety Package 595 595      
Sunroof 585 585   850 850
3.0L V6 855        
Tubular side steps 350        
Sun and SYNC Package     795    
Convenience Package     595    
Leather seating surfaces     995    
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310 1,310
Sport Package     1,495    
Convenience Package       995  
255/50R20       1,325 630
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128      
AWD 1,593 1,593 2,112 2,112 2,112
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336      
Leather Comfort Group 506 506      
Safety Package 506 506      
Sunroof 498 498   723 723
3.0L V6 778        
Tubular side steps 298        
Sun and SYNC Package     675    
Convenience Package     506    
Leather seating surfaces     846    
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192 1,192
Sport Package     1,271    
Convenience Package       846  
255/50R20       1,127 536
Options (change) 5,275 4,070 7,510 6,800 5,110
Options (change) 4,643 3,567 6,602 6,000 4,563
Destination 615 615 815 815 815
Total Price $28,425 $28,870 $36,795 $39,230 $41,475
Total Invoice $26,250 $26,676 $33,875 $36,134 $38,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,572
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,425$28,870$36,795$39,230$41,475
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,230-3,355-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$28,695$34,565$35,875$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$1,310$1,855
Total Invoice$26,250$26,676$33,875$36,134$38,279
Adjustments for Features0-162-2,053-3,090-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,250$26,514$31,822$33,044$33,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0$1,222$1,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Running boards  $350$350$350
Tubular side steps$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,145$6,200$7,325$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,230$3,355$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-2,053-3,090-4,665

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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