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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: $30,344

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $816

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,176

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,870 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,222 $26,116
Package 203A 1,985  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 75 55
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Package 203A 1,686  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346  
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 64 33
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 5,465 1,824
Options (change) 4,810 1,435
Destination 825 625
Total Price $31,160 $30,344
Total Invoice $28,857 $28,176

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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: $156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,160$30,344
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$30,344
Total Invoice$28,857$28,176
Adjustments for Features-6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,246$28,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,030$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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