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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: $26,895

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,948

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $27,404
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,750 2,320
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395 395  
Safety Package 595 595 595  
3.0L V6 855      
4.6L V8       1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,593 2,112
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336 336  
Safety Package 506 506 506  
3.0L V6 778      
4.6L V8       1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
Options (change) 3,745 2,890 2,740 4,300
Options (change) 3,341 2,563 2,435 3,873
Destination 615 615 615 815
Total Price $26,895 $27,690 $28,285 $34,395
Total Invoice $24,948 $25,672 $26,221 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,948
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$26,895$27,690$28,285$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,805-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,895$27,165$26,480$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$415$685$0$0
Total Invoice$24,948$25,672$26,221$32,092
Adjustments for Features0-487-1,673-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,948$25,185$24,548$30,496
Cost Above Minimum$400$637$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Safety key   $5
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,445$3,970$5,250$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,805$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-487-1,673-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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 tires0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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