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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: $34,454

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $651

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $28,084
Convenience Package 1,395    
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Navigation system 795 795 1,000
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Cargo tray 90 90  
Cargo cover 135 135 166
Roof rack crossbars 145 145 195
Remote start 445   432
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 468
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Convenience Package 1,217    
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Navigation system 694 694 888
All-weather floor mats 66 66 39
Cargo tray 79 79  
Cargo cover 118 118 108
Roof rack crossbars 126 126 117
Remote start 388   324
Class II trailer hitch 379 379 351
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
AWD 1,631 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 9,150 6,115 3,664
Options (change) 8,161 5,514 2,776
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $35,105 $35,620 $34,454
Total Invoice $32,454 $33,117 $31,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year201420142013
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 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)?, 9355, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,105$35,620$34,454
Adjustments for Features-235-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$34,010$34,454
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$32,454$33,117$31,655
Adjustments for Features-217-1,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,237$31,620$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$617$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142013
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $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
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$5,430$6,805$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-217-1,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.0 in
Length178.1 in169.5 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 SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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