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Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,650

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,405

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $12,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeRXRX
TrimXLT350400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $20,229 $33,099 $37,004
Convenience Package 295    
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Leather Comfort Group 695    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Navigation system 2,695 2,650 2,650
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Full-size spare tire 105    
Towing Package   160 160
Premium Package   1,245 1,245
Class II trailer hitch   415 415
Convenience Package 251    
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Leather Comfort Group 591    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Navigation system 2,291 2,225 2,225
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Full-size spare tire 89    
Towing Package   128 128
Premium Package   1,122 1,122
Class II trailer hitch   295 295
Options (change) 5,270 4,470 4,470
Options (change) 4,481 3,770 3,770
Destination 695 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $27,650 $42,635 $44,615
Total Invoice $25,405 $37,634 $39,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,672
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeRXRX
TrimXLT350400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionA4A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$27,650$42,635$44,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$38,605$40,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,155
Total Invoice$25,405$37,634$39,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,557-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,405$34,077$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,863

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeRXRX
TrimXLT350400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$1,675$5,705$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,557-3,399

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.9 in
Length174.7 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height67.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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