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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: $33,205

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,350

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,789 $29,319 $32,901
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Navigation system 2,695 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Remote start 345 385 385
Running boards 345    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Navigation system 2,291 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 47 64 64
Remote start 293 327 327
Running boards 293    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,592 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 9,025 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 7,836 8,520 6,650
Destination 725 815 815
Total Price $33,205 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $30,350 $38,654 $40,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,870
Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,205$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$40,630$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$30,350$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features0-1,434-2,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,350$37,220$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,640$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,434-2,816

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,529 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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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