Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,360

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $13,000

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $36,835
Cargo tray 100 90
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 145
Towing Package   495
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   995
Cargo tray 95 86
All-weather floor mats 71 119
Cargo cover 124 128
Roof rack crossbars 133 137
Towing Package   470
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 445 3,280
Options (change) 423 3,115
Destination 945 1,245
Total Price $54,360 $41,360

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Ford Escape dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,692
Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$54,360$41,360
Adjustments for Features-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,230$41,360

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, side $100
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,605$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9030

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162020
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length198.3 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.8 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.