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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: $4,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,026

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $27,992
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
AWD 1,730 1,735  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
3.0L V6 850    
Rugged Package     887
Cargo cover     166
Class II trailer hitch     468
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
AWD 1,592 1,596  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
3.0L V6 783    
Rugged Package     608
Cargo cover     108
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 4,900 4,055 1,521
Options (change) 4,349 3,570 1,067
Destination 665 665 775
Total Price $27,845 $28,630 $32,191
Total Invoice $26,026 $26,747 $29,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $782
Model Year200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$27,845$28,630$32,191
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$28,105$28,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$26,026$26,747$29,834
Adjustments for Features0-490-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,026$26,257$26,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,125$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-3,026

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in103.0 in
Length174.9 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height69.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft368.3 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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