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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimSELTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $22,980
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $21,127
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,395 2,290 3,660
Options (change) 1,217 1,998 3,258
Destination 895 895 685
Total Price $30,460 $33,555 $27,325
Total Invoice $28,381 $31,214 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $537
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimSELTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$30,460$33,555$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,130-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$27,300$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0
Total Invoice$28,381$31,214$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,848-5,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,533$25,395$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$862$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeTaurus
TrimSELTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,130$9,255$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,848-5,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in108.5 in
Length178.1 in197.6 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft317.0 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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