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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: $34,425

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $12,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $35,075 $45,255
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Navigation system 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Running boards 345 595 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Navigation system 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 114 114
Running boards 293 565 565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,895 1,895
Remote start 293    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 421    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Options (change) 7,230 10,280 5,665
Options (change) 6,147 9,766 5,381
Destination 825 1,245 1,245
Total Price $34,425 $46,600 $52,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,895
Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4300hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionA6A10A10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$34,425$46,600$52,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$42,290$44,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
10-speed automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
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 spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,465$8,775$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-962

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in119.1 in
Length174.7 in198.8 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft387.8 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

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested145066%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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