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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: $31,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $36,835 $27,895
2.0L I4 0    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Class II trailer hitch 495   299
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
AWD 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995  
Towing Package   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
2.0L I4 0    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 119 33
Cargo tray 86 86 46
Class II trailer hitch 470   195
Roof rack crossbars 137 137  
AWD 1,290    
Panoramic sunroof 945 945  
Towing Package   470  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 3,335 1,985 2,497
Options (change) 3,175 1,885 1,922
Destination 1,245 1,245 645
Total Price $33,845 $40,065 $31,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,126
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,845$40,065$31,037
Adjustments for Features-3,435-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$32,730$31,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,320$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $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, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,030$12,930$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-449-5730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length180.5 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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