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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: $34,205

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,528

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $38,155
Base Invoice $24,587 $35,025
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995 1,850
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345 425
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   2,000
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696 1,610
Cargo net 34  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Remote start 293 398
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 7,010 4,350
Options (change) 6,116 3,813
Destination 825 795
Total Price $34,205 $43,300
Total Invoice $31,528 $39,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,425
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
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$34,205$43,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$41,465
Total Invoice$31,528$39,633
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,528$37,953

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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