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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: $35,690

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $13,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,694

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $13,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $25,625
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,884
Navigation system 795 1,995
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo tray 100 90
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Limited Luxury Package   1,680
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,000
Cargo net   65
Remote start   345
Navigation system 694 1,696
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Cargo tray 87 77
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,696
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Cargo cover 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Limited Luxury Package   1,429
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   910
Cargo net   34
Remote start   293
Options (change) 5,475 9,340
Options (change) 4,779 8,085
Destination 895 725
Total Price $49,470 $35,690
Total Invoice $45,865 $32,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,152
Model Year20152010
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportLimited
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$49,470$35,690
Adjustments for Features-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,135$35,690
Total Invoice$45,865$32,694
Adjustments for Features-4,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,846$32,694

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152010
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimSportLimited
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,175$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152010
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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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 Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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