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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: $27,845

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,026

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $26,005
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
AWD 1,730 1,735  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
3.0L V6 850    
Class II trailer hitch     295
4-speed automatic     800
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
AWD 1,592 1,596  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
3.0L V6 783    
Class II trailer hitch     192
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 4,900 4,055 1,095
Options (change) 4,349 3,570 920
Destination 665 665 625
Total Price $27,845 $28,630 $29,615
Total Invoice $26,026 $26,747 $27,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,012
Model Year200720072006
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,845$28,630$29,615
Adjustments for Features0-525-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$28,105$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$26,026$26,747$27,550
Adjustments for Features0-490-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,026$26,257$27,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072006
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$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$4,925$5,450$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-512

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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

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