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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: $36,350

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,123

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $82

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,505
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,664
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 135
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 145
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Class II trailer hitch     435
2.0L I4     1,195
AWD     1,750
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 126
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 135
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 742
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Class II trailer hitch     406
2.0L I4     1,121
AWD     1,639
Panoramic sunroof     1,395
Options (change) 7,050 5,350 5,950
Options (change) 6,042 4,597 5,564
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $37,895 $38,510 $36,350
Total Invoice $34,205 $34,820 $34,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,593
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,895$38,510$36,350
Adjustments for Features00-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$38,510$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,205$34,820$34,123
Adjustments for Features00-4,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,205$34,820$29,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,325$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.9 in
Length193.4 in178.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 Titanium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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