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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: $30,955

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,366

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $21,685
Base Invoice $26,409 $20,229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Remote start 432 425
Cargo net 46 65
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Cargo tray 75 85
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 2,695
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Interior ambient lighting   295
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Remote start 324 361
Cargo net 30 34
All-weather floor mats 39 57
Cargo tray 46 68
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650 2,291
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Interior ambient lighting   251
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 3,770 8,575
Options (change) 3,058 7,442
Destination 695 695
Total Price $32,660 $30,955
Total Invoice $30,162 $28,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,660$30,955
Adjustments for Features-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,265$30,955
Total Invoice$30,162$28,366
Adjustments for Features-1,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,874$28,366

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,345$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2880

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in174.7 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested048%
Total Not Requested052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested37574%
Total Not Requested13026%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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