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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: $31,975

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,284

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $23,455
Base Invoice $38,862 $21,789
Navigation system 795 2,695
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Cargo tray 115 90
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 694 2,291
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 47
Cargo tray 99 77
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,505 7,795
Options (change) 3,058 6,770
Destination 895 725
Total Price $46,075 $31,975
Total Invoice $42,815 $29,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,532
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$46,075$31,975
Adjustments for Features-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$31,975
Total Invoice$42,815$29,284
Adjustments for Features-4,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,816$29,284

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,780$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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