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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: $31,083

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $512

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $24,870
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,222
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Remote start 432 345
Cargo net 46 65
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Cargo tray 75 90
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Package 203A   1,985
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Remote start 324 293
Cargo net 30 34
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Cargo tray 46 77
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Package 203A   1,686
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 2,193 5,900
Options (change) 1,553 5,180
Destination 695 825
Total Price $31,083 $31,595
Total Invoice $28,657 $29,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,529
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,083$31,595
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,043$31,595
Total Invoice$28,657$29,227
Adjustments for Features-9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,698$29,227

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
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$6,120$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
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.3,529 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested057%
Total Not Requested043%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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