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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: $36,760

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $11,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,052

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $12,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $28,170
Base Invoice $40,196 $26,269
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,395
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Cargo cover 130  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 302A   1,895
Navigation system   795
Class II trailer hitch   395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,217
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Cargo cover 124  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,632
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Package 302A   1,654
Navigation system   694
Class II trailer hitch   345
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
Options (change) 5,400 7,695
Options (change) 5,142 6,888
Destination 995 895
Total Price $48,485 $36,760
Total Invoice $46,333 $34,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,293
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$48,485$36,760
Adjustments for Features-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,265$36,760
Total Invoice$46,333$34,052
Adjustments for Features-4,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,345$34,052

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,020$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9880

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182013
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.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft367.8 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%

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 rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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