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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: $31,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,620
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo tray 75 90
All-weather floor mats 55 125
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Towing Package   495
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   145
AWD   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo tray 46 86
All-weather floor mats 33 119
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Towing Package   470
Cargo cover   128
Roof rack crossbars   137
AWD   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 2,497 3,335
Options (change) 1,922 3,175
Destination 645 1,095
Total Price $31,037 $37,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,235
Model Year20082019
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-19
Total Price$31,037$37,050
Adjustments for Features0-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,037$29,915

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082019
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,295$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082019
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 Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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