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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: $30,738

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $26,116 $24,115 $27,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear spoiler 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 295 495 495
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear spoiler 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 71 71
Class II trailer hitch 192 470 470
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 727    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Cargo cover   128 128
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
AWD   1,672 1,672
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 2,218 8,380 5,390
Options (change) 1,691 7,975 5,135
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $30,738 $34,525 $35,535
Total Invoice $28,432 $32,985 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,738$34,525$35,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,585-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,738$29,940$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$28,432$32,985$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-5,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$28,605$28,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
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$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,270$9,855$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,585$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,380-5,792

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072017
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested137585%

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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