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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: $32,150

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,712 $27,992
Limited Luxury Package 795  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,395 1,000
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Cargo net 65 48
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo tray 85  
Remote start 425 432
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Limited Luxury Package 676  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,036 888
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Cargo net 34 31
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Cargo tray 68  
Remote start 361 324
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,070 3,004
Options (change) 6,102 2,301
Destination 665 775
Total Price $32,150 $33,674
Total Invoice $29,479 $31,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,150$33,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$32,004
Total Invoice$29,479$31,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,479$29,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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