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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: $34,454

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelEscapeForester
TrimTitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $29,995
Towing Package 495  
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo cover 135 166
Roof rack crossbars 145 195
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Towing Package 470  
All-weather floor mats 119 39
Cargo tray 86  
Cargo cover 128 108
Roof rack crossbars 137 117
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 1,985 3,664
Options (change) 1,885 2,776
Destination 1,245 795
Total Price $40,065 $34,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,864
Model Year20202013
ModelEscapeForester
TrimTitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,065$34,454
Adjustments for Features-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$34,454

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202013
ModelEscapeForester
TrimTitanium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,730$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202013
ModelEscapeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length180.5 in169.5 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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