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Lexus RX vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $16,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $16,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelRXRXEscape
Trim350450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $26,505
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $24,879
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 1,195
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110  
Heated front seats 640 640  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
AC power outlet 100    
Sunroof     995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Interior ambient lighting     295
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277  
Premium Package 2,244 2,244 1,016
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100  
Heated front seats 588 588  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
AC power outlet 92    
Sunroof     846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Interior ambient lighting     251
Options (change) 6,215 6,115 5,180
Options (change) 5,761 5,669 4,404
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $46,165 $52,225 $29,380
Total Invoice $43,173 $49,064 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,117
Model Year201220122008
ModelRXRXEscape
Trim350450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$46,165$52,225$29,380
Adjustments for Features-5,430-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$46,820$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,085$0
Total Invoice$43,173$49,064$26,978
Adjustments for Features-5,078-5,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,095$43,986$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,891$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122008
ModelRXRXEscape
Trim350450hHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,205$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,078-5,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
ModelRXEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.1 in
Length187.8 in174.7 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested193097%
Total Not Requested503%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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