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Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,600

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelEscapeCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $35,135 $37,155
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Cargo net 65 60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Remote start 345 550 550
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Rear bumper protector   125 125
Cargo cover   250 250
Roof rails   400 400
Class II trailer hitch   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   475 475
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Cargo net 34 48 48
All-weather floor mats 64 100 100
Remote start 293 440 440
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Rear bumper protector   100 100
Cargo cover   200 200
Roof rails   320 320
Class II trailer hitch   360 360
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380
Options (change) 7,405 2,435 2,435
Options (change) 6,452 1,948 1,948
Destination 825 1,100 1,100
Total Price $34,600 $38,670 $40,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,246
Model Year201220202020
ModelEscapeCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$34,600$38,670$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-5,455-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$33,215$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220202020
ModelEscapeCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,520$9,975$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,455$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-430-409

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122020
ModelEscapeCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.2 in
Length174.7 in179.1 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height67.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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