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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: $34,545

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,615

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,625 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $23,884 $29,479 $34,952
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Limited Luxury Package 1,680    
Navigation system 1,995 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095 2,095
Cargo net 65    
Remote start 345    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
3.0L V6 1,000    
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Limited Luxury Package 1,429    
Navigation system 1,696 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,798 1,798
Cargo net 34    
Remote start 293    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
3.0L V6 910    
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) 8,195 8,460 7,435
Options (change) 7,006 7,213 6,342
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $34,545 $40,805 $45,795
Total Invoice $31,615 $37,517 $42,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year201020112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,545$40,805$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,545$38,100$40,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$31,615$37,517$42,119
Adjustments for Features0-2,487-5,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,615$35,030$37,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,012

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020112011
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Curve control $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
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
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$3,995$6,700$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,487-5,077

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,369 lb.4,578 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested212566%
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

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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