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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: $33,695

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $722

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,998

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,625
Base Invoice $28,084 $23,884
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Remote start 432 345
Cargo net 48 65
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation system 1,600 1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,680
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,000
Cargo tray   90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Remote start 324 293
Cargo net 31 34
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation system 1,335 1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,429
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   910
Cargo tray   77
Options (change) 3,697 7,345
Options (change) 2,809 6,389
Destination 725 725
Total Price $34,417 $33,695
Total Invoice $31,618 $30,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$34,417$33,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,392$33,695
Total Invoice$31,618$30,998
Adjustments for Features-9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,676$30,998

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,945$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112010
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 Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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