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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: $38,920

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,180

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $29,250
Base Invoice $39,800 $27,935
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 595
Package 301A 2,000  
AWD 2,150 1,750
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,495
Roof rack crossbars 140 145
Cargo cover 130 135
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Technology Package   1,995
Navigation system   795
Class II trailer hitch   495
2.0L I4   1,295
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 565
Package 301A 1,900  
AWD 2,054 1,672
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,420
Roof rack crossbars 133 137
Cargo cover 124 128
All-weather floor mats 114 71
Technology Package   1,895
Navigation system   755
Class II trailer hitch   470
2.0L I4   1,237
Options (change) 7,855 8,775
Options (change) 7,476 8,350
Destination 945 895
Total Price $50,475 $38,920
Total Invoice $48,221 $37,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,368
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$50,475$38,920
Adjustments for Features-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,630$38,920
Total Invoice$48,221$37,180
Adjustments for Features-3,6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,548$37,180

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Aux input$50 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,420$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6730

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in178.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 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 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft368.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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