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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: $33,255

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,265 $36,835
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Remote start 385 495  
AWD 2,320 1,350  
Class II trailer hitch   495  
2.0L I4   0  
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
Cargo cover   135 135
Towing Package     495
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 119 119
Remote start 327 470  
AWD 2,112 1,290  
Class II trailer hitch   470  
2.0L I4   0  
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
Cargo cover   128 128
Towing Package     470
Options (change) 4,760 2,745 900
Options (change) 4,264 2,614 854
Destination 815 1,245 1,245
Total Price $34,855 $33,255 $38,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,815
Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 460, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$34,855$33,255$38,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-8,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$29,070$30,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020202020
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimXLTSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25 $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Total Value of Features$3,590$7,775$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-431

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102020
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.8 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.4 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 SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
225/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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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