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Ford Escape vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelEscapeRCRCRC
TrimHybrid Limited200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,080 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $30,687 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Fog lights   410 410 410
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 2,395 7,325 3,540 7,035
Options (change) 2,036 6,748 3,264 6,480
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $36,300 $48,270 $47,100 $50,765
Total Invoice $33,548 $44,894 $43,841 $47,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,449
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelEscapeRCRCRC
TrimHybrid Limited200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,300$48,270$47,100$50,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-3,055-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$44,640$44,045$47,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$2,990
Total Invoice$33,548$44,894$43,841$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-3,376-2,844-3,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,548$41,518$40,997$43,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$521$0$2,751

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelEscapeRCRCRC
TrimHybrid Limited200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Compass$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,710$7,340$6,765$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$3,055$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,376-2,844-3,469

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112016
ModelEscapeRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length174.7 in184.8 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height67.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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