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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: $33,915

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $15,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $45,255
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Package 302A 1,895  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,695
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395
Cargo cover   130
Roof rack crossbars   140
Polished alloy wheels   595
Class II trailer hitch 345  
Package 302A 1,654  
Navigation system 694  
All-weather floor mats 66 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,610
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375
Cargo cover   124
Roof rack crossbars   133
Polished alloy wheels   565
Options (change) 4,850 3,075
Options (change) 4,234 2,921
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $33,915 $49,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,650
Model Year20132021
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine178hp I4300hp I4
TransmissionT6A10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$33,915$49,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$44,595

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132021
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132021
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in119.1 in
Length178.1 in198.8 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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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