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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: $33,695

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $722

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,998

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,625 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,884 $28,084
Limited Luxury Package 1,680  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 1,995 1,600
Cargo net 65 48
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo tray 90  
Remote start 345 432
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Limited Luxury Package 1,429  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 1,696 1,335
Cargo net 34 31
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 77  
Remote start 293 324
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,593  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,345 3,697
Options (change) 6,389 2,809
Destination 725 725
Total Price $33,695 $34,417
Total Invoice $30,998 $31,618

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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: $303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year20102011
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$33,695$34,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,695$33,392
Total Invoice$30,998$31,618
Adjustments for Features0-942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,998$30,676

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102011
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.5 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
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,920$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102011
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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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