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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: $32,285

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,547

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $23,455
Base Invoice $35,064 $21,789
Navigation system 795 2,695
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,850 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Remote start   345
Cargo net   65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
Navigation system 755 2,291
All-weather floor mats 86 47
Sunroof 945  
AWD 1,748 1,592
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Remote start   293
Cargo net   34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 4,425 8,105
Options (change) 4,194 7,033
Destination 875 725
Total Price $42,405 $32,285
Total Invoice $40,133 $29,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,715
Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,405$32,285
Adjustments for Features-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,315$32,285
Total Invoice$40,133$29,547
Adjustments for Features-3,8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,262$29,547

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,105$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182009
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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
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 reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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