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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: $35,105

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,941

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $5,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,721 $27,664
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795 795
Convenience Package 995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 495  
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,750 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Convenience Package     795  
Leather Comfort Package     1,595  
Class II trailer hitch     435 435
Roof rack crossbars     145 145
Cargo cover     135 135
2.0L I4     1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof     1,495 1,495
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 742 742
Convenience Package 846      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 70 70
Remote start 327 327 462  
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,640 1,639
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Convenience Package     741  
Leather Comfort Package     1,488  
Class II trailer hitch     405 406
Roof rack crossbars     135 135
Cargo cover     126 126
2.0L I4     1,121 1,121
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 8,910 6,025
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 8,325 5,634
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $35,105 $36,425
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $32,941 $34,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,714
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$42,195$43,930$35,105$36,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-525-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$34,580$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$555$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$32,941$34,193
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-493-2,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$32,448$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$508$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,030$7,530$6,555$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$525$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-493-2,253

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092016
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

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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