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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: $33,265

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,625 $28,495
Base Invoice $23,884 $26,707
Limited Luxury Package 1,680  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo tray 90 75
Remote start 345 432
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Limited Luxury Package 1,429  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 1,696 1,501
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 77 46
Remote start 293 324
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,593  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,345 4,075
Options (change) 6,389 3,108
Destination 725 695
Total Price $33,695 $33,265
Total Invoice $30,998 $30,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$33,695$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,695$33,190
Total Invoice$30,998$30,510
Adjustments for Features0-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,998$30,441

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,845$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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