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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: $6,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,712 $33,675
Limited Luxury Package 795  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,395  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Cargo net 65 68
Cargo tray 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Remote start 425 455
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Rear bumper protector   98
Roof rack crossbars   181
Class II trailer hitch   619
Limited Luxury Package 676  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,036  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Cargo net 34 44
Cargo tray 68  
All-weather floor mats 57 52
Remote start 361 341
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Rear bumper protector   63
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 7,070 1,747
Options (change) 6,102 1,239
Destination 665 915
Total Price $32,150 $38,752
Total Invoice $29,479 $35,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,150$38,752
Adjustments for Features0-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$32,042
Total Invoice$29,479$35,829
Adjustments for Features0-6,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,479$29,625

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,204

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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.3,653 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, 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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