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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: $35,690

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $322

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $30,836
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Convenience Package 795    
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72
Cargo tray 90 90  
Cargo cover 135 135 182
Roof rack crossbars 145 145 199
Remote start 495   436
Class II trailer hitch 435 435 622
Power liftgate 495    
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Universal garage door opener     74
AC power outlet     409
Leather Comfort Package 1,488    
Convenience Package 741    
Navigation system 742 742  
All-weather floor mats 70 70 46
Cargo tray 84 84  
Cargo cover 126 126 118
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 117
Remote start 462   328
Class II trailer hitch 405 406 466
Power liftgate 462    
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
AWD 1,640 1,639  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Universal garage door opener     48
AC power outlet     306
Options (change) 9,495 6,115 2,192
Options (change) 8,871 5,718 1,557
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $35,690 $36,515 $36,012
Total Invoice $33,487 $34,277 $33,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year201620162014
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,690$36,515$36,012
Adjustments for Features-235-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$34,755$36,012
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0
Total Invoice$33,487$34,277$33,218
Adjustments for Features-220-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,267$32,625$33,218
Cost Above Minimum$642$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162014
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio $50$50
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$6,830$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-1,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length178.1 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft374.7 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 control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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