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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $24,870
Base Invoice $26,005 $23,222
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46 65
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Package 203A   1,985
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30 34
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Package 203A   1,686
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,379 5,465
Options (change) 1,102 4,810
Destination 625 825
Total Price $29,899 $31,160
Total Invoice $27,732 $28,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $236
Model Year20062012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,899$31,160
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,899$30,200
Total Invoice$27,732$28,857
Adjustments for Features0-889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,732$27,968

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,370$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-889

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in174.7 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%

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