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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: $32,110

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,419

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,789 $27,518 $29,578
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Cargo Package 295    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Running boards 345    
AWD 1,750    
Navigation system 2,695 1,995 1,995
3.0L V6 1,010    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Cargo Package 251    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Running boards 293    
AWD 1,592    
Navigation system 2,291 1,696 1,696
3.0L V6 919    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,930 7,480 6,970
Options (change) 6,905 6,495 6,062
Destination 725 645 645
Total Price $32,110 $38,325 $40,130
Total Invoice $29,419 $34,658 $36,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,832
Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 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$32,110$38,325$40,130
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$37,875$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$29,419$34,658$36,285
Adjustments for Features0-407-1,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,419$34,251$34,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,200$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407-1,469

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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