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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: $34,894

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,080 $31,395 $34,895
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Remote start 345 455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Navigation system   1,350  
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Roof rack crossbars   181 181
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Remote start 293 341 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Navigation system   1,156  
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Options (change) 2,740 2,449 1,099
Options (change) 2,329 1,913 757
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $36,645 $34,894 $37,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,415
Model Year201120212021
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,645$34,894$37,044
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$31,149$29,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120212021
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$3,020$6,765$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-318-381

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length174.7 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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