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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: $31,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 299
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
All-weather floor mats 66 66 33
Cargo tray 79 79 46
Class II trailer hitch 345 345 195
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,800 4,600 2,497
Options (change) 4,361 4,120 1,922
Destination 895 895 645
Total Price $33,865 $35,865 $31,037
Total Invoice $31,525 $33,336 $28,683

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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: $693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $810
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,865$35,865$31,037
Adjustments for Features-2,110-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,755$31,730$31,037
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$31,525$33,336$28,683
Adjustments for Features-1,964-3,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$29,493$28,683
Cost Above Minimum$68$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$8,105$10,130$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,964-3,8430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in
Length178.1 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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