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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: $36,455

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,462

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,370
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,587
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
AWD     1,750
3.0L V6     1,195
Running boards     345
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
AWD     1,593
3.0L V6     1,088
Running boards     293
Options (change) 8,345 6,645 9,260
Options (change) 7,143 5,698 8,050
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $39,190 $39,805 $36,455
Total Invoice $35,306 $35,921 $33,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,102
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,190$39,805$36,455
Adjustments for Features00-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,190$39,805$35,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,306$35,921$33,462
Adjustments for Features00-1,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,306$35,921$32,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,258

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in174.7 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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