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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: $32,220

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,513

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $23,455
Base Invoice $25,388 $21,789
Navigation system 1,995 2,695
Satellite radio 195  
Stability control 495  
Remote start 395 345
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 1,750
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
3.0L V6   1,010
Navigation system 1,736 2,291
Satellite radio 170  
Stability control 431  
Remote start 343 293
All-weather floor mats 57 47
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 591
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666 1,592
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 6,595 8,040
Options (change) 5,787 6,999
Destination 800 725
Total Price $35,015 $32,220
Total Invoice $31,975 $29,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,973
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$35,015$32,220
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$32,220
Total Invoice$31,975$29,513
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,486$29,513

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
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.3,529 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 Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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