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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: $32,220

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,513

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $27,620
Base Invoice $21,789 $25,388
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Navigation system 2,695 1,995
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Remote start 345 395
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750 1,850
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Navigation system 2,291 1,736
All-weather floor mats 47 57
Remote start 293 343
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591 605
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592 1,666
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 8,040 6,595
Options (change) 6,999 5,787
Destination 725 800
Total Price $32,220 $35,015
Total Invoice $29,513 $31,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,973
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,220$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$34,480
Total Invoice$29,513$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,513$31,486

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length174.7 in200.4 in
Width71.1 in74.5 in
Height67.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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