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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: $41,270

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $36,835
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   995
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 145
Cargo cover 130 130 135
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125
Towing Package     495
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   945
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 137
Cargo cover 124 124 128
All-weather floor mats 114 114 119
Towing Package     470
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
Options (change) 5,960 390 3,190
Options (change) 5,662 371 3,029
Destination 995 995 1,245
Total Price $52,905 $55,325 $41,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,448
Model Year201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$52,905$55,325$41,270
Adjustments for Features-2,920-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,985$49,930$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182020
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimSportPlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 $100
Power lumbar 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 
Total Value of Features$9,595$12,070$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,789-5,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182020
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 Requested220060%
Total Not Requested144040%

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%

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