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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: $1,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,759

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $26,409
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Cargo cover 135 135 166
Remote start 495   432
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 468
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Convenience Package 795    
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Leather Comfort Package 1,488    
All-weather floor mats 70 70 39
Cargo tray 84 84 46
Cargo cover 126 126 108
Remote start 462   324
Class II trailer hitch 405 406 351
Navigation system 742 742 1,650
Convenience Package 741    
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
AWD 1,640 1,639  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 8,855 5,970 4,621
Options (change) 8,274 5,583 3,655
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $35,050 $36,370 $33,511
Total Invoice $32,890 $34,142 $30,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year201620162009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 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)?, 9355, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,050$36,370$33,511
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$32,985$33,511
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0
Total Invoice$32,890$34,142$30,759
Adjustments for Features-1,417-3,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,473$30,964$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$509$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 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 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$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 
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
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$6,405$8,280$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,417-3,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
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 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
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%

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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