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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: $28,195

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,324

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $28,225 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $25,761 $29,578
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Safety Package 595 595    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395    
AWD 1,730 1,735    
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Cassette player 0 0 150 0
Sunroof 585 585 850 850
Tubular side steps 350      
3.0L V6 850      
Side curtain airbags     560 560
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars     60 60
Cargo cover     80 80
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       150
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Safety Package 506 506    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336    
AWD 1,592 1,596    
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Cassette player 0 0 128 0
Sunroof 498 498 723 723
Tubular side steps 298      
3.0L V6 783      
Side curtain airbags     476 476
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars     51 51
Cargo cover     68 68
Leather seating surfaces     591  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       128
Options (change) 5,250 4,055 5,820 5,125
Options (change) 4,647 3,570 5,085 4,494
Destination 665 665 645 645
Total Price $28,195 $28,630 $34,690 $38,285
Total Invoice $26,324 $26,747 $31,491 $34,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16245/65-17
Total Price$28,195$28,630$34,690$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,555-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,195$28,455$33,135$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$1,795
Total Invoice$26,324$26,747$31,491$34,717
Adjustments for Features0-163-1,412-3,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,324$26,584$30,079$31,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720062006
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTXLT SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 $250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$3,495$3,670$5,050$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,555$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-1,412-3,042

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
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

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cassette player
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50Yes
Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
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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