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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: $25,670

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,780

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $31,975 $22,980
Base Invoice $21,789 $29,542 $21,127
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,490 0 3,660
Options (change) 1,266 0 3,258
Destination 725 725 685
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $25,670 $29,700 $27,325
Total Invoice $23,780 $27,267 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp V6
TransmissionA6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,670$29,700$27,325
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,295$27,100$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0
Total Invoice$23,780$27,267$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,274-2,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,506$24,880$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,374$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
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
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,775$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,274-2,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.5 in
Length174.7 in197.6 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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