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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: $36,285

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,686

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,045
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,602
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,350
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Towing Package     495
Roof rack crossbars     145
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     995
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 119
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,290
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Towing Package     470
Roof rack crossbars     137
Cargo cover     128
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 3,245
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 3,089
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $36,285
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $34,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,102
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$42,195$43,930$36,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$31,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$34,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-4,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$30,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
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
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,780$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-4,134

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092018
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.3 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 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.0 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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 Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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