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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: $34,715

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $14,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Technology Package 1,495      
Class II trailer hitch 435      
Navigation system 795      
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120
Cargo cover 135 130 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,695 1,695  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Technology Package 1,305      
Class II trailer hitch 379      
Navigation system 694      
All-weather floor mats 66 114 114 114
Cargo cover 118 124 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 126 133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,610 1,610  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Options (change) 4,575 2,480 2,085 390
Options (change) 3,993 2,356 1,981 371
Destination 895 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $34,715 $48,980 $52,330 $54,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,812
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine178hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$34,715$48,980$52,330$54,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-4,055-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$46,100$48,275$46,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$195

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelEscapeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system$500  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$8,305$9,480$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$4,055$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-250-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
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 Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
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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