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Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,117

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,900 $22,980
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,049 $21,127
Leather Comfort Group 595 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 585 895
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Front side airbags       390
Antilock brakes (ABS)       600
Leather Comfort Group 506 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 498 797
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Front side airbags       347
Antilock brakes (ABS)       534
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 1,775 3,620
Options (change) 1,510 1,510 1,510 3,222
Destination 615 615 615 685
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $24,925 $26,575 $26,690 $27,285
Total Invoice $23,117 $24,619 $24,574 $25,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,005
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,925$26,575$26,690$27,285
Adjustments for Features-95-620-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,830$25,955$26,195$27,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,365$0
Total Invoice$23,117$24,619$24,574$25,034
Adjustments for Features-88-574-4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,029$24,045$24,118$25,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$1,089$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 $800
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150 
Brake assist  $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,370$3,245$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$620$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-574-4560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in108.5 in
Length174.9 in197.6 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height69.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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