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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: $28,425

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,992 $22,494
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Safety Package     595 595
Cargo Convenience Group     150 150
Leather Comfort Group     595 595
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395 395
Sunroof     585 585
3.0L V6     855  
Tubular side steps     350  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,593 1,593
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Safety Package     506 506
Cargo Convenience Group     128 128
Leather Comfort Group     506 506
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336 336
Sunroof     498 498
3.0L V6     778  
Tubular side steps     298  
Options (change) 5,720 5,030 5,275 4,070
Options (change) 5,080 4,495 4,643 3,567
Destination 785 785 615 615
Total Price $35,750 $38,210 $28,425 $28,870
Total Invoice $33,138 $35,458 $26,250 $26,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,238
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$35,750$38,210$28,425$28,870
Adjustments for Features-1,780-3,5050-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,970$34,705$28,425$28,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$270
Total Invoice$33,138$35,458$26,250$26,676
Adjustments for Features-1,650-3,2530-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,488$32,205$26,250$26,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$0$264

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Running boards$350$350  
Tubular side steps  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,600$7,325$3,820$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$3,505$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,650-3,2530-162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.2 in
Length193.4 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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