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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: $32,510

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $17,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,759

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $17,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $23,455
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $21,789
All-weather floor mats 120 120 55
Running boards 595 595 345
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Cargo Package     295
Leather Comfort Group     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Navigation system     2,695
Remote start     345
3.0L V6     1,010
AWD     1,750
All-weather floor mats 114 114 47
Running boards 565 565 293
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Cargo Package     251
Leather Comfort Group     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Navigation system     2,291
Remote start     293
3.0L V6     919
AWD     1,592
Options (change) 2,680 985 8,330
Options (change) 2,546 936 7,245
Destination 995 995 725
Total Price $49,625 $55,920 $32,510
Total Invoice $47,424 $53,443 $29,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,048
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$49,625$55,920$32,510
Adjustments for Features-7,970-13,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,655$42,235$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$47,424$53,443$29,759
Adjustments for Features-7,617-13,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,807$40,364$29,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,745$19,460$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,970$13,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,617-13,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.3 ft3

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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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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