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Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,830

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $19,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,160

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $19,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $44,300
Base Invoice $21,789 $41,674
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Navigation system 2,695  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Cargo net 65  
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750 0
Elite Package   4,000
Class III trailer hitch   595
3.5L V6   1,995
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Navigation system 2,291  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Cargo net 34  
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592 0
Elite Package   3,480
Class III trailer hitch   518
3.5L V6   1,851
Options (change) 7,650 6,590
Options (change) 6,646 5,849
Destination 725 875
Total Price $31,830 $51,765
Total Invoice $29,160 $48,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-19
Total Price$31,830$51,765
Adjustments for Features0-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$43,360
Total Invoice$29,160$48,398
Adjustments for Features0-7,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,160$40,540

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$13,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,858

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in117.9 in
Length174.7 in207.6 in
Width71.1 in76.0 in
Height67.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.239.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%

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