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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,580

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,916

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $32,045
Base Invoice $40,196 $30,602
Package 301A 2,240  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 125
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 995
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,350
Towing Package   495
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Package 301A 2,127  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 119
Cargo cover 124 128
Roof rack crossbars 133 137
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 945
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,290
Towing Package   470
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Options (change) 7,045 4,540
Options (change) 6,704 4,319
Destination 995 995
Total Price $50,130 $37,580
Total Invoice $47,895 $35,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,425
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$50,130$37,580
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,410$37,580
Total Invoice$47,895$35,916
Adjustments for Features-3,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,341$35,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, side $100
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,295$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5540

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in178.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft368.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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