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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: $27,715

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,194 $21,801 $25,388
Safety Package 595    
AWD 1,730 1,850 1,850
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Sunroof 585 895 895
Heated front seats   240  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Safety Package 506    
AWD 1,590 1,666 1,666
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Sunroof 498 779 779
Heated front seats   209  
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Options (change) 4,005 3,280 3,220
Options (change) 3,525 2,911 2,858
Destination 665 800 800
Total Price $29,320 $27,715 $31,640
Total Invoice $27,384 $25,512 $29,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year200720082008
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,320$27,715$31,640
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$27,715$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410
Total Invoice$27,384$25,512$29,046
Adjustments for Features-1,4480-2,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,936$25,512$26,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720082008
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$3,575$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4480-2,309

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.9 in
Length174.9 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height69.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%

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