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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: $30,955

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,366

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,229 $26,707
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Convenience Package 295  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo tray 85 75
Remote start 425 432
Navigation system 2,695 1,800
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Convenience Package 251  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Cargo tray 68 46
Remote start 361 324
Navigation system 2,291 1,501
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 8,575 3,770
Options (change) 7,442 2,909
Destination 695 695
Total Price $30,955 $32,960
Total Invoice $28,366 $30,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $570
Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$30,955$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$31,465
Total Invoice$28,366$30,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,366$28,936

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,375

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length174.7 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

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 computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested37574%
Total Not Requested13026%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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