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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: $28,295

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,105

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $33,795
Base Invoice $20,229 $31,569
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Cargo tray 85  
Cargo net 65 90
Engine-block heater 35 133
Remote start 425 445
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
All-weather floor mats 57 46
Cargo tray 68  
Cargo net 34 58
Engine-block heater 30 86
Remote start 361 333
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 5,915 2,049
Options (change) 5,181 1,423
Destination 695 850
Total Price $28,295 $36,694
Total Invoice $26,105 $33,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,720
Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,295$36,694
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,295$32,339
Total Invoice$26,105$33,842
Adjustments for Features0-4,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,105$29,825

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,017

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.7 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 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%
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 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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