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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,075

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,952

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $26,116
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
3.0L V6 855    
Class II trailer hitch     299
4-speed automatic     1,000
AWD 1,593 1,593  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
3.0L V6 778    
Class II trailer hitch     195
4-speed automatic     909
Options (change) 4,925 4,070 1,299
Options (change) 4,345 3,567 1,104
Destination 615 615 645
Total Price $28,075 $28,870 $29,839
Total Invoice $25,952 $26,676 $27,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,075$28,870$29,839
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$28,345$28,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$25,952$26,676$27,865
Adjustments for Features0-485-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,952$26,191$26,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,325$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in99.4 in
Length174.9 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height69.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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