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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,045
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,602
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
AWD 2,320 1,350
Towing Package   495
Roof rack crossbars   145
Cargo cover   135
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 119
AWD 2,112 1,290
Towing Package   470
Roof rack crossbars   137
Cargo cover   128
Options (change) 4,760 2,250
Options (change) 4,264 2,144
Destination 815 995
Total Price $34,855 $35,290
Total Invoice $32,483 $33,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,209
Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18
Total Price$34,855$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-7,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$27,480
Total Invoice$32,483$33,741
Adjustments for Features0-7,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$26,274

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Total Value of Features$3,390$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,467

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102018
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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