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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: $19,675

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,776

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,870 $33,080 $16,570
Base Invoice $23,222 $30,687 $15,909
Package 203A 1,985    
Cargo tray 90   70
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Leather seating surfaces     800
Package 203A 1,686    
Cargo tray 77   57
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 2,075 0 2,430
Options (change) 1,763 0 2,192
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $27,770 $33,905 $19,675
Total Invoice $25,810 $31,512 $18,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,529
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,770$33,905$19,675
Adjustments for Features-2,695-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,075$30,100$19,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0
Total Invoice$25,810$31,512$18,776
Adjustments for Features-2,505-3,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,305$27,976$18,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,671$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeElantra
TrimXLTHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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$3,310$4,420$615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,505-3,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
ModelEscapeElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length174.7 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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