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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: $29,790

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,473

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,712 $27,424 $32,028
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 72 72
Cargo tray 85 75  
Cargo net 65 90 90
Engine-block heater 35 133 133
Remote start 425 445 445
AWD 1,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Cargo cover   182 182
Roof rack crossbars   199 199
Fog lights   386  
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
All-weather floor mats 57 46 46
Cargo tray 68 46  
Cargo net 34 58 58
Engine-block heater 30 86 86
Remote start 361 333 333
AWD 1,611    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Cargo cover   118 118
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Fog lights   289  
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 4,710 2,510 2,049
Options (change) 4,096 1,758 1,423
Destination 665 875 875
Total Price $29,790 $32,680 $37,219
Total Invoice $27,473 $30,057 $34,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,790$32,680$37,219
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,790$31,705$32,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$879
Total Invoice$27,473$30,057$34,326
Adjustments for Features0-897-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,473$29,160$30,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$891

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820172017
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,075$7,050$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-897-4,275

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
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 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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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