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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: $36,450

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,441

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,170 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,400 $27,518 $29,578
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Limited Luxury Package 1,780    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Running boards 345    
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Limited Luxury Package 1,514    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Running boards 293    
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,455 10,570 8,870
Options (change) 8,216 9,123 7,678
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $36,450 $41,415 $42,030
Total Invoice $33,441 $37,286 $37,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year201120062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie 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$36,450$41,415$42,030
Adjustments for Features0-855-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,450$40,560$41,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,441$37,286$37,901
Adjustments for Features0-770-771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,441$36,516$37,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,295$6,150$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-770-771

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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