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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: $29,190

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $709

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,916

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,789 $26,005
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 55 55
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 47 33
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,010 1,379
Options (change) 4,402 1,102
Destination 725 625
Total Price $29,190 $29,899
Total Invoice $26,916 $27,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,374
Model Year20092006
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,190$29,899
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,585$29,899
Total Invoice$26,916$27,732
Adjustments for Features-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,358$27,732

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,175$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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