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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: $34,645

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $11,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,696

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeRX
TrimHybrid Limited400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,975 $41,580
Base Invoice $29,542 $37,004
AWD 1,750 1,400
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395  
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation system   2,650
AWD 1,593 1,246
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036  
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,122
Navigation system   2,225
Options (change) 4,145 5,960
Options (change) 3,629 5,125
Destination 725 765
Gas Tax -2,200 -2,200
Total Price $34,645 $46,105
Total Invoice $31,696 $40,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeRX
TrimHybrid Limited400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/27 MPG26/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17
Total Price$34,645$46,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$43,325
Total Invoice$31,696$40,694
Adjustments for Features0-2,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,696$38,240

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeRX
TrimHybrid Limited400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,454

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,776 lb.4,365 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 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
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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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