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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: $28,810

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,493

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $26,505
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $24,879
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Remote start       425
Navigation system 755 755 755  
Package 201A 999      
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Remote start       361
Options (change) 3,340 795 795 4,610
Options (change) 3,174 755 755 3,919
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $33,755 $36,130 $41,945 $28,810
Total Invoice $31,964 $34,195 $39,690 $26,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,178
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$33,755$36,130$41,945$28,810
Adjustments for Features-1,365-2,755-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$33,375$36,540$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$4,150$0
Total Invoice$31,964$34,195$39,690$26,493
Adjustments for Features-1,293-2,607-5,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,671$31,588$34,576$26,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$3,905$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusEscape
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,795$8,445$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$2,755$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,293-2,607-5,1140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,273 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 information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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