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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: $33,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,759

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 468
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Package 302A 1,895    
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
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
All-weather floor mats 66 66 39
Cargo tray 79 79 46
Class II trailer hitch 345 345 351
Navigation system 694 694 1,650
Package 302A 1,654    
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
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 7,490 5,395 4,621
Options (change) 6,709 4,814 3,655
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $36,555 $36,660 $33,511
Total Invoice $33,873 $34,030 $30,759

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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: $114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year201320132009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,555$36,660$33,511
Adjustments for Features-2,535-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,020$33,625$33,511
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,873$34,030$30,759
Adjustments for Features-2,349-2,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,524$31,213$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$311$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,580$8,080$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,349-2,8170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.0 in
Length178.1 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested47524%
Total Not Requested150076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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