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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: $32,320

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $991

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,577

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,219

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,789 $27,992
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,695 1,000
Cargo net 65 48
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Cargo tray 90  
Remote start 345 432
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Class II trailer hitch   468
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,291 888
Cargo net 34 31
All-weather floor mats 47 39
Cargo tray 77  
Remote start 293 324
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 8,140 2,641
Options (change) 7,063 2,029
Destination 725 775
Total Price $32,320 $33,311
Total Invoice $29,577 $30,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,320$33,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$31,416
Total Invoice$29,577$30,796
Adjustments for Features0-1,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,577$29,044

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $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 
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
Heated front seats $200
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,529 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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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