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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: $31,590

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,956

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,789 $35,025
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Navigation system 2,695 1,850
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Remote start 345 425
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   2,000
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Navigation system 2,291 1,610
Cargo net 34  
All-weather floor mats 47 65
Remote start 293 398
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 7,410 4,350
Options (change) 6,442 3,813
Destination 725 795
Total Price $31,590 $43,300
Total Invoice $28,956 $39,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,926
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-19
Total Price$31,590$43,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,590$40,295
Total Invoice$28,956$39,633
Adjustments for Features0-2,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,956$36,882

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimXLTSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,190$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,751

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length174.7 in202.9 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height67.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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