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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: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,026

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $31,569
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
AWD 1,730 1,735  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
3.0L V6 850    
Cargo cover     182
Roof rack crossbars     199
Class II trailer hitch     634
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
AWD 1,592 1,596  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
3.0L V6 783    
Cargo cover     118
Roof rack crossbars     117
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 4,900 4,055 1,015
Options (change) 4,349 3,570 710
Destination 665 665 850
Total Price $27,845 $28,630 $35,660
Total Invoice $26,026 $26,747 $33,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year200720072016
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,845$28,630$35,660
Adjustments for Features0-525-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$28,105$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$26,026$26,747$33,129
Adjustments for Features0-490-4,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,026$26,257$28,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072016
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTXLT Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $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 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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
Heated front seats  $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,125$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-4,738

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 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 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

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

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