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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: $31,550

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,001

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,712 $27,518 $29,578
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Cargo Package 295    
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Running boards 345    
Navigation system 2,395 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Cargo Package 251    
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Running boards 293    
Navigation system 2,036 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,611    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,470 8,925 7,225
Options (change) 5,624 7,724 6,279
Destination 665 645 645
Total Price $31,550 $39,770 $40,385
Total Invoice $29,001 $35,887 $36,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,600
Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$31,550$39,770$40,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$38,345$38,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$29,001$35,887$36,502
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-1,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,001$34,601$35,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-1,288

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length174.7 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
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%
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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