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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: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybridSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $25,049 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Premium Package 3,995      
Safety Package 595      
Sunroof 585 995 995 995
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Premium Package 3,396      
Safety Package 506      
Sunroof 498 945 945 945
Navigation system   755 755 755
Package 201A   999    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Options (change) 5,175 4,335 1,790 1,790
Options (change) 4,400 4,119 1,700 1,700
Destination 615 875 875 875
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $35,235 $39,770 $45,435
Total Invoice $27,464 $33,368 $37,639 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,574
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybridSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$30,090$35,235$39,770$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,460-5,075-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$32,775$34,695$37,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,920$5,085
Total Invoice$27,464$33,368$37,639$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-4,803-7,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$31,038$32,836$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,798$4,787

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybridSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,270$5,730$8,345$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460$5,075$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,330-4,803-7,168

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.9 in
Length174.9 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height69.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested227584%
Total Not Requested42516%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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