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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: $37,670

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,002

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $41,300
Base Invoice $30,602 $39,442
Towing Package 495  
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Cargo tray 90 100
Cargo cover 135 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,595
AWD 1,350 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
Towing Package 470  
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 119 71
Cargo tray 86 95
Cargo cover 128 124
Roof rack crossbars 137 133
Panoramic sunroof 945 1,515
AWD 1,290 1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
Options (change) 4,630 7,760
Options (change) 4,405 7,384
Destination 995 945
Total Price $37,670 $50,005
Total Invoice $36,002 $47,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,253
Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,670$50,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,670$46,325
Total Invoice$36,002$47,771
Adjustments for Features0-3,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,002$44,255

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,775$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,516

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,765 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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		34.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.0 ft381.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

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