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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: $26,875

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,922

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $27,404
Cargo Package 295 295  
Convenience Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 345  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320
Full-size spare tire 105 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 425 425 385
Satellite radio 195 195  
3.0L V6 1,010    
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Cargo Package 251 251  
Convenience Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 293  
AWD 1,611 1,611 2,112
Full-size spare tire 89 89  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 64
Remote start 361 361 327
Satellite radio 166 166  
3.0L V6 919    
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 4,495 3,190 4,760
Options (change) 3,998 2,828 4,264
Destination 695 665 815
Total Price $26,875 $28,270 $34,855
Total Invoice $24,922 $26,205 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,601
Model Year200820082010
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$26,875$28,270$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,875$26,895$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$24,922$26,205$32,483
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,922$24,930$31,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$8$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082010
ModelEscapeEscapeExplorer
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
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 
White-letter tires$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,450$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,275-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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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