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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: $31,083

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $512

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,870 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,222 $26,409
Package 203A 1,985  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo tray 90 75
Remote start 345 432
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Package 203A 1,686  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346  
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 77 46
Remote start 293 324
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,900 2,193
Options (change) 5,180 1,553
Destination 825 695
Total Price $31,595 $31,083
Total Invoice $29,227 $28,657

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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: $1,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,529
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,595$31,083
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$30,043
Total Invoice$29,227$28,657
Adjustments for Features0-959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,227$27,698

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeForester
TrimXLT2.5 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
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,080$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-959

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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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