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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: $33,205

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,350

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,455
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,789
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,695
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Cargo Package     295
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Leather Comfort Group     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Running boards     345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
3.0L V6     1,010
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,291
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 293
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,592
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Cargo Package     251
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Leather Comfort Group     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Running boards     293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 9,025
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 7,836
Destination 815 815 725
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $33,205
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $30,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,870
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,195$43,930$33,205
Adjustments for Features-1,565-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,630$40,865$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$30,350
Adjustments for Features-1,434-2,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,220$37,550$30,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,140$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-2,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,706 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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