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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: $34,333

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $27,992
Navigation system 795 795 1,000
Package 302A 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Cargo tray 90 90  
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 468
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Navigation system 694 694 888
Package 302A 1,654    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 39
Cargo tray 79 79  
Class II trailer hitch 345 345 351
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 7,490 5,395 3,663
Options (change) 6,709 4,814 2,771
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $36,555 $36,660 $34,333
Total Invoice $33,873 $34,030 $31,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,555$36,660$34,333
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$34,890$34,333
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,873$34,030$31,538
Adjustments for Features-1,177-1,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,696$32,387$31,538
Cost Above Minimum$309$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,580$7,080$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,177-1,6430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
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, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested82542%
Total Not Requested115058%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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