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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: $27,480

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $27,795
Sunroof 585 585 585  
Safety Package 595 595 595  
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395 395  
3.0L V6 855      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Cargo cover       172
Fog lights       382
Class II trailer hitch       619
Sunroof 498 498 498  
Safety Package 506 506 506  
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,593  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336 336  
3.0L V6 778      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Cargo cover       111
Fog lights       286
Class II trailer hitch       464
Options (change) 4,330 3,475 3,325 1,418
Options (change) 3,839 3,061 2,933 1,019
Destination 615 615 615 1,050
Total Price $27,480 $28,275 $28,870 $30,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,202
Model Year2006200620062021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,480$28,275$28,870$30,263
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,780-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$27,750$27,090$27,358
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,920$5,445$6,700$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,780$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,647-199

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062021
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in105.1 in
Length174.9 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height69.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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 Premium

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

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