Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,355

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,607

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,458

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,789 $30,836
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,695  
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo net 65 87
Engine-block heater 35 133
Remote start 345 436
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   622
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,291  
All-weather floor mats 47 46
Cargo tray 77  
Cargo net 34 56
Engine-block heater 30 86
Remote start 293 328
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 8,175 2,021
Options (change) 7,093 1,404
Destination 725 825
Total Price $32,355 $35,841
Total Invoice $29,607 $33,065

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Escape dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,355$35,841
Adjustments for Features0-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$33,196
Total Invoice$29,607$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,607$30,625

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$4,525$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,440

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,529 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
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 2.0XT Touring

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.