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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: $33,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,265 $36,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Cargo cover 166 135 135
Remote start 432 495  
Class II trailer hitch 468 495  
Navigation system 1,800 795  
Universal garage door opener 82    
2.0L I4   0  
AWD   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Towing Package     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo tray 46 86 86
All-weather floor mats 39 119 119
Cargo cover 108 128 128
Remote start 324 470  
Class II trailer hitch 351 470  
Navigation system 1,650 755  
Universal garage door opener 54    
2.0L I4   0  
AWD   1,290  
Panoramic sunroof   945 945
Towing Package     470
Options (change) 4,621 4,480 1,840
Options (change) 3,655 4,263 1,748
Destination 695 1,245 1,245
Total Price $33,511 $34,990 $39,920

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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: $906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,179
Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$33,511$34,990$39,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,511$32,605$34,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$4,895$7,280$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-375-413

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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