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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: $30,445

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $23,455
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 55
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Running boards 595 595 345
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Cargo Package     295
Leather Comfort Group     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Navigation system     2,695
Remote start     345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 47
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Running boards 565 565 293
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Cargo Package     251
Leather Comfort Group     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Navigation system     2,291
Remote start     293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
Options (change) 7,635 3,670 6,265
Options (change) 7,252 3,486 5,325
Destination 1,245 1,245 725
Total Price $43,955 $50,170 $30,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,923
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionA10A10A6
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$43,955$50,170$30,445
Adjustments for Features-4,930-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$41,525$30,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerEscape
TrimXLTLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $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 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 front seats $200 
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$9,580$13,295$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-953-8150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20212009
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 information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
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 XLT

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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