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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: $31,825

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,207

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $24,415
Base Invoice $25,388 $22,712
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995 2,395
Stability control 495  
Remote start 395 425
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Satellite radio 195  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 1,750
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Limited Luxury Package   795
Cargo net   65
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736 2,036
Stability control 431  
Remote start 343 361
All-weather floor mats 57 57
Satellite radio 170  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 591
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666 1,611
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Limited Luxury Package   676
Cargo net   34
Options (change) 7,070 6,745
Options (change) 6,200 5,830
Destination 800 665
Total Price $35,490 $31,825
Total Invoice $32,388 $29,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,556
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$35,490$31,825
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,805$31,825
Total Invoice$32,388$29,207
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,763$29,207

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6250

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.1 in
Length200.4 in174.7 in
Width74.5 in71.1 in
Height61.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.266.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested29056%
Total Not Requested22544%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
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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