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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: $36,555

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,873

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $13,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $40,191 $26,269 $28,321
Package 401A 4,300    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo tray 100 90 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,395 1,395
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Cargo cover 130    
Package 302A   1,895  
Navigation system   795 795
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces     895
Package 401A 3,752    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66
Cargo tray 87 79 79
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,217 1,217
Roof rack crossbars 122    
Cargo cover 114    
Package 302A   1,654  
Navigation system   694 694
Class II trailer hitch   345 345
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 6,910 7,490 5,395
Options (change) 6,030 6,709 4,814
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $50,905 $36,555 $36,660
Total Invoice $47,116 $33,873 $34,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,672
Model Year201520132013
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$50,905$36,555$36,660
Adjustments for Features-4,1900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$36,555$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$47,116$33,873$34,030
Adjustments for Features-3,8780-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,238$33,873$33,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520132013
ModelExplorerEscapeEscape
TrimSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,690$4,500$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8780-464

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length197.1 in178.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft367.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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