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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: $1,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,265 $36,835 $28,195
2.0L I4 0    
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Cargo tray 90 90 75
Cargo cover 135 135 166
Remote start 495   432
Class II trailer hitch 495   468
Navigation system 795   1,800
AWD 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995  
Towing Package   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
2.0L I4 0    
All-weather floor mats 119 119 39
Cargo tray 86 86 46
Cargo cover 128 128 108
Remote start 470   324
Class II trailer hitch 470   351
Navigation system 755   1,650
AWD 1,290    
Panoramic sunroof 945 945  
Towing Package   470  
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) 4,480 1,840 4,621
Options (change) 4,263 1,748 3,655
Destination 1,245 1,245 695
Total Price $34,990 $39,920 $33,511

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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: $906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,179
Model Year202020202009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,990$39,920$33,511
Adjustments for Features-2,385-5,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$34,410$33,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202009
ModelEscapeEscapeForester
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
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
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,280$10,405$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$5,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-375-4130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202009
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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