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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,631

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $99

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,587 $27,332 $31,569
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 72 72
Cargo tray 90 75  
Cargo net 65 90 90
Engine-block heater 35 133 133
Remote start 345 445 445
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Cargo cover   182 182
Roof rack crossbars   199 199
Fog lights   386  
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
All-weather floor mats 64 46 46
Cargo tray 77 46  
Cargo net 34 58 58
Engine-block heater 30 86 86
Remote start 293 333 333
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Cargo cover   118 118
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Fog lights   289  
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 5,535 2,586 2,125
Options (change) 4,863 1,807 1,472
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $32,730 $32,631 $36,770
Total Invoice $30,275 $29,989 $33,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $461
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,730$32,631$36,770
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,730$32,441$34,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,729
Total Invoice$30,275$29,989$33,891
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,275$29,814$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
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
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,370$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-175-2,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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

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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