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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: $31,290

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $12,490

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Model Year201920192008
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $24,415
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395  
Cold Weather Package 650    
Running boards 595 595 345
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Cargo Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Navigation system     2,395
Limited Luxury Package     795
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375  
Cold Weather Package 619    
Running boards 565 565 293
All-weather floor mats 114 114 57
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Cargo Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Navigation system     2,036
Limited Luxury Package     676
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
Options (change) 8,285 3,670 6,210
Options (change) 7,871 3,486 5,273
Destination 1,095 1,095 665
Total Price $43,780 $47,530 $31,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,828
Model Year201920192008
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$43,780$47,530$31,290
Adjustments for Features-4,605-7,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,175$39,660$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201920192008
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,305$12,570$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$7,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-943-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192008
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,273 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 Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested145066%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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