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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: $32,760

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,002

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,712 $29,479 $34,952
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Cargo Package 295    
Navigation system 2,395 795  
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo net 65    
Remote start 425    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
AWD 1,750 2,000 2,000
Package 202A   3,075  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Cargo Package 251    
Navigation system 2,036 676  
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
All-weather floor mats 57 64 64
Cargo net 34    
Remote start 361    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
AWD 1,611 1,820 1,820
Package 202A   2,614  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 7,680 8,365 7,340
Options (change) 6,625 7,235 6,364
Destination 665 825 825
Total Price $32,760 $40,710 $45,700
Total Invoice $30,002 $37,539 $42,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,102
Model Year200820112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,760$40,710$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,760$36,985$39,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$30,002$37,539$42,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,435-6,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,002$34,104$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,006

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,930$9,655$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,435-6,031

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.7 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70022%
Total Not Requested252578%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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