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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,390

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,668

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $30,460
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $27,108
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 390
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895 1,400
Value Package     560
Towing Prep Package     160
Side curtain airbags     650
Floor mats     106
Heated front seats     440
Class II trailer hitch 345 345 280
Navigation system 694 694 1,700
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632 1,246
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781 1,120
Value Package     504
Towing Prep Package     128
Side curtain airbags     559
Floor mats     66
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 7,325 5,230 7,106
Options (change) 6,564 4,669 5,955
Destination 895 895 605
Total Price $36,390 $36,495 $38,171
Total Invoice $33,728 $33,885 $33,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$36,390$36,495$38,171
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$33,815$38,171
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,728$33,885$33,668
Adjustments for Features-2,021-2,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,707$31,397$33,668
Cost Above Minimum$310$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,955$8,455$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,021-2,4880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in106.9 in
Length178.1 in184.6 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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