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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: $28,870

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,719

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,930 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $23,171 $27,424 $32,028
Safety Package 595    
AWD 1,750    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Sunroof 585    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   182 182
Roof rack crossbars   199 199
Fog lights   386  
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Safety Package 506    
AWD 1,593    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Sunroof 498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   118 118
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Fog lights   289  
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 3,325 1,600 1,214
Options (change) 2,933 1,128 839
Destination 615 875 875
Total Price $28,870 $31,770 $36,384
Total Invoice $26,719 $29,427 $33,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,870$31,770$36,384
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$29,420$30,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$26,719$29,427$33,742
Adjustments for Features0-2,177-5,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,719$27,250$28,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$881

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,725$8,075$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177-5,611

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in103.9 in
Length174.9 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height69.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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