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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: $34,983

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $212

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,027

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $28,084 $23,721 $27,664
Rugged Package 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Remote start 432 495  
Cargo cover 166 135 135
Class II trailer hitch 468 435 435
Navigation system 1,600 795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Convenience Package   795  
Cargo tray   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Rugged Package 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
All-weather floor mats 39 70 70
Remote start 324 462  
Cargo cover 108 126 126
Class II trailer hitch 351 405 406
Navigation system 1,335 742 742
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Leather Comfort Package   1,488  
Convenience Package   741  
Cargo tray   84 84
Roof rack crossbars   135 135
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
AWD   1,640 1,639
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 4,263 9,000 6,115
Options (change) 3,218 8,409 5,718
Destination 725 895 895
Total Price $34,983 $35,195 $36,515
Total Invoice $32,027 $33,025 $34,277

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49
Model Year201120162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
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, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,983$35,195$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-470-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,983$34,725$34,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$32,027$33,025$34,277
Adjustments for Features0-441-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,584$32,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$508$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 $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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,210$5,680$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested82591%
Total Not Requested809%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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