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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $24,870 $33,080
Base Invoice $21,127 $23,222 $30,687
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Leather Comfort Group   985  
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Leather Comfort Group   838  
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
Options (change) 3,660 1,980 0
Options (change) 3,258 1,684 0
Destination 685 825 825
Total Price $27,325 $27,675 $33,905
Total Invoice $25,070 $25,731 $31,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$27,325$27,675$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,970$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$25,070$25,731$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$24,146$28,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,596

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,880$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-2,770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.1 in
Length197.6 in174.7 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.066.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

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