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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: $36,165

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,630

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $42,090
Base Invoice $27,300 $40,196
Class II trailer hitch 435  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Cargo cover 135 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,695
2.0L I4 1,195  
AWD 1,750 2,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
3.5L V6   0
Class II trailer hitch 379  
Navigation system 694  
All-weather floor mats 66 114
Cargo cover 118 124
Roof rack crossbars 126 133
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,610
2.0L I4 1,115  
AWD 1,632 2,054
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 6,025 4,805
Options (change) 5,435 4,577
Destination 895 995
Total Price $36,165 $47,890
Total Invoice $33,630 $45,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,675
Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,165$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,165$43,220
Total Invoice$33,630$45,768
Adjustments for Features0-4,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,630$41,305

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
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
Tow hook(s), front $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,350$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,463

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length178.1 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.8 ft381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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