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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: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,350

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,789 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Cargo Package 295    
Navigation system 2,695 1,995 1,995
Running boards 345    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
255/50R20   1,325 630
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Cargo Package 251    
Navigation system 2,291 1,696 1,696
Running boards 293    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Remote start 293 326 326
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,592 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 9,025 9,955 7,465
Options (change) 7,836 8,679 6,564
Destination 725 785 785
Total Price $33,205 $39,985 $40,645
Total Invoice $30,350 $36,737 $37,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,078
Model Year200920082008
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$39,985$40,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$38,560$38,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$30,350$36,737$37,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,309-1,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,350$35,428$35,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$552

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
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
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,125$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,309-1,547

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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