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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: $2,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,759

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $26,409
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395    
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 495 495 468
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
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 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 39
Cargo tray 86 86 46
Cargo cover 128 128 108
Remote start 470   324
Class II trailer hitch 470 470 351
Navigation system 755 755 1,650
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
AWD 1,672 1,672  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
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) 9,615 6,130 4,621
Options (change) 9,149 5,839 3,655
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $35,760 $36,275 $33,511
Total Invoice $34,159 $34,669 $30,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114
Model Year201720172009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 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$35,760$36,275$33,511
Adjustments for Features-2,810-4,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,950$32,065$33,511
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$0
Total Invoice$34,159$34,669$30,759
Adjustments for Features-2,684-4,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,475$30,645$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$830$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172009
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$9,105$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$4,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,684-4,0240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,765 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested32520%
Total Not Requested130080%

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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