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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: $30,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,988

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $26,005 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 295 395 395
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 192 345 345
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 728    
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 1,773 4,710 4,510
Options (change) 1,358 4,282 4,041
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $30,293 $33,775 $35,775
Total Invoice $27,988 $31,446 $33,257

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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: $497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $635
Model Year200620132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$30,293$33,775$35,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,293$30,815$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$27,988$31,446$33,257
Adjustments for Features0-2,756-4,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,988$28,690$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Roof rack$300 $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,670$8,630$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,756-4,634

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in178.1 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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