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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: $32,510

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,759

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,455
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $21,789
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 385 385 345
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,695
Audiophile Package 510    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo Package     295
Leather Comfort Group     745
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
AWD     1,750
Running boards     345
3.0L V6     1,010
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Remote start 326 326 293
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,291
Audiophile Package 433    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo Package     251
Leather Comfort Group     633
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
AWD     1,592
Running boards     293
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 5,490 4,980 8,330
Options (change) 4,757 4,324 7,245
Destination 735 735 725
Total Price $34,595 $36,830 $32,510
Total Invoice $32,282 $34,420 $29,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,965
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
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)245/65-17235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$34,595$36,830$32,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$35,405$30,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$32,282$34,420$29,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,332-1,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,282$33,088$28,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$806$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,350$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-1,442

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072009
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

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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