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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: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $20,992 $22,494
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
Leather seating surfaces 995        
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310    
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,750 1,750
Sport Package 1,495        
Sunroof   850 850 585 585
Convenience Package   995      
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
3.0L V6       855  
Tubular side steps       350  
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
Leather seating surfaces 846        
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192    
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112 1,593 1,593
Sport Package 1,271        
Sunroof   723 723 498 498
Convenience Package   846      
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
3.0L V6       778  
Tubular side steps       298  
Options (change) 7,510 6,800 5,110 5,275 4,070
Options (change) 6,602 6,000 4,563 4,643 3,567
Destination 815 815 815 615 615
Total Price $36,795 $39,230 $41,475 $28,425 $28,870
Total Invoice $33,875 $36,134 $38,279 $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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,572
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,795$39,230$41,475$28,425$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,230-3,355-5,0550-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,565$35,875$36,420$28,425$28,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$1,855$0$270
Total Invoice$33,875$36,134$38,279$26,250$26,676
Adjustments for Features-2,053-3,090-4,6650-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,822$33,044$33,614$26,250$26,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$1,792$0$264

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Running boards$350$350$350  
Tubular side steps   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,200$7,325$9,025$3,970$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$3,355$5,055$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-3,090-4,6650-162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092006
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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 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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