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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: $34,685

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,920

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,170 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,400 $33,675
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo net 65 68
Cargo tray 90  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Remote start 345 455
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Class II trailer hitch   619
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo net 34 44
Cargo tray 77  
All-weather floor mats 64 52
Remote start 293 341
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 7,690 1,867
Options (change) 6,695 1,317
Destination 825 915
Total Price $34,685 $38,872
Total Invoice $31,920 $35,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,777
Model Year20112018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$34,685$38,872
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,685$32,632
Total Invoice$31,920$35,907
Adjustments for Features0-5,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,920$30,143

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelEscapeForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,720$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,764

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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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