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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: $34,425

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $14,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $26,370
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Running boards 595 595 345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     495
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Running boards 565 565 293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
Navigation system     1,696
Remote start     293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     421
Options (change) 10,280 5,665 7,230
Options (change) 9,766 5,381 6,147
Destination 1,245 1,245 825
Total Price $48,450 $55,290 $34,425

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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: $9,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,853
Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT10T10A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$48,450$55,290$34,425
Adjustments for Features-4,410-7,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$47,615$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound $250 
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 
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$8,875$12,140$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$7,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,002-9200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in103.1 in
Length198.8 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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 information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested145066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 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
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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