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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: $25,344

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $21,195
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $20,015
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Convenience Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 345  
Cargo net 65 65 46
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
CD changer, in-dash 295    
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Limited Luxury Package   795  
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     295
Satellite radio     445
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Convenience Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 293  
Cargo net 34 34 30
All-weather floor mats 57 57 33
CD changer, in-dash 251    
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,611 1,611  
Limited Luxury Package   676  
Premium Package     2,256
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     192
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,675 3,870 3,524
Options (change) 4,131 3,386 2,964
Destination 695 665 625
Total Price $27,055 $28,950 $25,344
Total Invoice $25,055 $26,763 $23,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $612
Model Year200820082007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,055$28,950$25,344
Adjustments for Features-655-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,400$26,195$25,344
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0
Total Invoice$25,055$26,763$23,604
Adjustments for Features-607-2,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,448$24,216$23,604
Cost Above Minimum$232$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimXLTLimited2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,575$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-2,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested28055%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42546%
Total Not Requested50054%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested147542%
Total Not Requested205058%

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