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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: $34,983

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $212

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,027

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $28,084
Convenience Package 795    
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 69
Cargo tray 90 90  
Cargo cover 135 135 166
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
Remote start 495   432
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 468
Navigation system 795 795 1,600
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Convenience Package 741    
Leather Comfort Package 1,488    
All-weather floor mats 70 70 39
Cargo tray 84 84  
Cargo cover 126 126 108
Roof rack crossbars 135 135  
Remote start 462   324
Class II trailer hitch 405 406 351
Navigation system 742 742 1,335
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
AWD 1,640 1,639  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 9,000 6,115 4,263
Options (change) 8,409 5,718 3,218
Destination 895 895 725
Total Price $35,195 $36,515 $34,983
Total Invoice $33,025 $34,277 $32,027

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49
Model Year201620162011
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, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,195$36,515$34,983
Adjustments for Features-470-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,725$34,170$34,983
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0
Total Invoice$33,025$34,277$32,027
Adjustments for Features-441-2,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,584$32,076$32,027
Cost Above Minimum$508$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162011
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
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$7,555$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-441-2,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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

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
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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