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Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,935

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,813

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $31,975 $20,595
Base Invoice $21,789 $29,542 $19,727
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Navigation system 2,695    
Cargo net 65   50
Cargo tray 90   70
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395  
Technology Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Navigation system 2,291    
Cargo net 34   41
Cargo tray 77   57
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036  
Technology Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Options (change) 4,340 2,395 2,565
Options (change) 3,668 2,036 2,311
Destination 725 725 775
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $28,520 $32,095 $23,935
Total Invoice $26,182 $29,303 $22,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year200920092012
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H148hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,520$32,095$23,935
Adjustments for Features-340-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$30,785$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,182$29,303$22,813
Adjustments for Features-312-1,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,870$28,107$22,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092012
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,195$4,165$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-1,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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