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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: $32,558

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142020
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $27,395
Cargo tray 90 90 80
All-weather floor mats 75 75 81
Cargo cover 135 135 172
Roof rack crossbars 145 145 181
Convenience Package 1,395    
Remote start 445   455
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 619
Power liftgate 495   450
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Eyesight Package     1,695
Cargo tray 79 79 52
All-weather floor mats 66 66 52
Cargo cover 118 118 111
Roof rack crossbars 126 126 117
Convenience Package 1,217    
Remote start 388   341
Class II trailer hitch 379 379 464
Power liftgate 432   413
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
AWD 1,631 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 7,655 5,320 4,153
Options (change) 6,856 4,820 3,233
Destination 895 895 1,010
Total Price $33,610 $34,825 $32,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,120
Model Year201420142020
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,610$34,825$32,558
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,610$32,445$31,358
Cost Above Minimum$1,165$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142020
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Heated mirrors $25$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 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Total Value of Features$5,625$8,005$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,216-156

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142020
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in105.1 in
Length178.1 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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