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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: $36,425

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,193

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $29,505
Base Invoice $40,196 $27,664
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Cargo cover 130 135
Roof rack crossbars 140 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,495
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,750
Navigation system   795
Class II trailer hitch   435
2.0L I4   1,195
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 70
Cargo cover 124 126
Roof rack crossbars 133 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,395
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,639
Navigation system   742
Class II trailer hitch   406
2.0L I4   1,121
Options (change) 4,805 6,025
Options (change) 4,577 5,634
Destination 995 895
Total Price $47,890 $36,425
Total Invoice $45,768 $34,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,207
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
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$47,890$36,425
Adjustments for Features-4,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,320$36,425
Total Invoice$45,768$34,193
Adjustments for Features-4,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,400$34,193

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerEscape
TrimLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,070$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3680

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182016
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 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%

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