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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: $29,660

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,316

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,789 $31,569
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo net 65 90
Engine-block heater 35 133
Remote start 345 445
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
All-weather floor mats 47 46
Cargo tray 77  
Cargo net 34 58
Engine-block heater 30 86
Remote start 293 333
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 5,480 2,049
Options (change) 4,802 1,423
Destination 725 850
Total Price $29,660 $36,694
Total Invoice $27,316 $33,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year20092016
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)80, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,660$36,694
Adjustments for Features0-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$32,939
Total Invoice$27,316$33,842
Adjustments for Features0-3,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,316$30,379

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 
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
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
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
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$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
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$4,225$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,463

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
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%

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