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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: $39,595

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,455
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Cargo cover 90 90 135
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 145
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Towing Package     495
Panoramic sunroof     995
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 119
Cargo cover 77 77 128
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 137
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Towing Package     470
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 10,250 7,465 1,895
Options (change) 8,930 6,564 1,799
Destination 785 785 1,245
Total Price $40,280 $40,645 $39,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,276
Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$40,280$40,645$39,595
Adjustments for Features00-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$40,645$35,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082021
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,415$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments00-332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.8 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.4 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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 Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%

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