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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: $30,738

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $26,116
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Convenience Package 1,395    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 295
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Convenience Package 1,217    
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 33
Class II trailer hitch 379 379 192
Roof rack crossbars 126 126  
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
AWD 1,631 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 7,820 5,230 2,218
Options (change) 7,000 4,741 1,691
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $33,775 $34,735 $30,738
Total Invoice $31,293 $32,344 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year201420142007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,775$34,735$30,738
Adjustments for Features-3,110-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$30,250$30,738
Cost Above Minimum$415$0$0
Total Invoice$31,293$32,344$28,432
Adjustments for Features-2,881-4,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,412$28,168$28,432
Cost Above Minimum$244$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142007
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 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$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$9,705$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-4,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142007
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
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested82591%
Total Not Requested809%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested112571%

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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