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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: $33,215

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,654

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $26,370
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $24,587
Navigation system 795 795 1,995
Package 201A 800    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,750
Moon and Tune Package     895
Remote start     345
Cargo net     65
3.0L V6     1,195
Navigation system 710 710 1,696
Package 201A 714    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 64
AWD 1,708 1,708 1,593
Moon and Tune Package     761
Remote start     293
Cargo net     34
3.0L V6     1,088
Options (change) 3,520 2,720 6,320
Options (change) 3,199 2,485 5,529
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $33,215 $36,615 $33,515
Total Invoice $30,654 $33,815 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,024
Model Year201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$33,215$36,615$33,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,215$34,625$32,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0
Total Invoice$30,654$33,815$30,941
Adjustments for Features0-1,838-1,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,654$31,977$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,323$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,275$7,265$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838-1,311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelTaurusEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.1 in
Length202.9 in174.7 in
Width76.2 in71.1 in
Height60.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested90095%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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