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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: $30,390

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,058

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $3,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,115 $27,935
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 495  
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750
Class II trailer hitch   495 495
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars     145
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 71 71
Remote start 327 470  
AWD 2,112 1,672 1,672
Class II trailer hitch   470 470
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Roof rack crossbars     137
Options (change) 4,760 4,245 3,895
Options (change) 4,264 4,048 3,715
Destination 815 895 895
Total Price $34,855 $30,390 $34,040
Total Invoice $32,483 $29,058 $32,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,684
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 460, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,855$30,390$34,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,635-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$28,755$28,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$32,483$29,058$32,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,563-5,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$27,495$26,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300 $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50  
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,625$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,563-5,746

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

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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