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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: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,265 $36,835
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
All-weather floor mats 55 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 299 495  
Universal garage door opener 87    
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo cover   135 135
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
AWD   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Towing Package     495
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo tray 46 86 86
All-weather floor mats 33 119 119
Class II trailer hitch 195 470  
Universal garage door opener 56    
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo cover   128 128
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
AWD   1,290  
Panoramic sunroof   945 945
Towing Package     470
Options (change) 2,497 3,335 1,985
Options (change) 1,922 3,175 1,885
Destination 645 1,245 1,245
Total Price $31,037 $33,845 $40,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,126
Model Year200820202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 760, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,037$33,845$40,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,435-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,037$30,410$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,320

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control  $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
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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$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$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$5,595$9,030$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449-573

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in180.5 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft365.4 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
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
225/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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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