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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: $33,811

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,908

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $26,707 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Cargo tray 75 90 90
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
Cargo cover 166    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Remote start 432    
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,501 694 694
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 66 66
Cargo tray 46 79 79
Class II trailer hitch 351 345 345
Cargo cover 108    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Remote start 324    
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 4,621 7,490 5,395
Options (change) 3,506 6,709 4,814
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $33,811 $36,555 $36,660
Total Invoice $30,908 $33,873 $34,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year201020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$33,811$36,555$36,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,811$34,120$33,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$30,908$33,873$34,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,256-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,908$31,617$31,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
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, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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 capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$200
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,480$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft367.8 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
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested47524%
Total Not Requested150076%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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