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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: $34,700

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,949

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $26,370
Base Invoice $35,064 $24,587
Navigation system 795 1,995
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,850 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Remote start   345
Cargo net   65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   495
3.0L V6   1,195
Navigation system 755 1,696
All-weather floor mats 86 64
Sunroof 945  
AWD 1,748 1,593
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Remote start   293
Cargo net   34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   421
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 4,425 7,505
Options (change) 4,194 6,537
Destination 875 825
Total Price $42,405 $34,700
Total Invoice $40,133 $31,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,405$34,700
Adjustments for Features-2,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,485$34,700
Total Invoice$40,133$31,949
Adjustments for Features-2,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,369$31,949

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusEscape
TrimLimitedLimited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,825$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
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 information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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%

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