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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: $36,760

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,052

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,170
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,269
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Package 302A     1,895
Class II trailer hitch     395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     295
2.0L I4     1,095
Panoramic sunroof     1,395
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 694
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 66
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,632
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Package 302A     1,654
Class II trailer hitch     345
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     258
2.0L I4     1,022
Panoramic sunroof     1,217
Options (change) 10,250 7,465 7,695
Options (change) 8,930 6,564 6,888
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $40,280 $40,645 $36,760
Total Invoice $36,988 $37,527 $34,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,455
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,280$40,645$36,760
Adjustments for Features00-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$40,645$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$34,052
Adjustments for Features00-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$32,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,665$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested77539%
Total Not Requested120061%

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