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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: $28,075

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,952

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $26,707 $20,992 $22,494
Bodyside moldings 238    
Cargo cover 166    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   585 585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
3.0L V6   855  
Bodyside moldings 155    
Cargo cover 108    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
AWD   1,593 1,593
Sunroof   498 498
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336 336
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 1,304 4,925 4,070
Options (change) 938 4,345 3,567
Destination 695 615 615
Total Price $30,494 $28,075 $28,870
Total Invoice $28,340 $25,952 $26,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,494$28,075$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,5000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,994$28,075$28,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$28,340$25,952$26,676
Adjustments for Features-2,3230-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,017$25,952$26,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,075$4,575$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3230-485

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.2 in
Length179.5 in174.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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