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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: $28,075

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,952

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $26,116 $20,992 $22,494
Class II trailer hitch 299    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   585 585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
3.0L V6   855  
Class II trailer hitch 195    
4-speed automatic 909    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
AWD   1,593 1,593
Sunroof   498 498
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336 336
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 1,299 4,925 4,070
Options (change) 1,104 4,345 3,567
Destination 645 615 615
Total Price $29,839 $28,075 $28,870
Total Invoice $27,865 $25,952 $26,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 780, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,839$28,075$28,870
Adjustments for Features-1,2250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,614$28,075$28,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$27,865$25,952$26,676
Adjustments for Features-1,1440-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,721$25,952$26,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$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 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,025$4,800$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1440-485

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.2 in
Length176.6 in174.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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