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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: $41,270

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $13,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $53,235
Towing Package 495  
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 125 120
Cargo cover 135 130
Roof rack crossbars 145 140
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Towing Package 470  
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 119 114
Cargo cover 128 124
Roof rack crossbars 137 133
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Options (change) 3,190 390
Options (change) 3,029 371
Destination 1,245 945
Total Price $41,270 $54,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,820
Model Year20202017
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,270$54,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,270$49,275

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202017
ModelEscapeExplorer
TrimTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
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 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202017
ModelEscapeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length180.5 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft381.7 ft3

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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%

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