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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: $922

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,027

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $28,084 $24,115 $27,935
Rugged Package 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Cargo cover 166 135 135
Remote start 432 495  
Class II trailer hitch 468 495 495
Navigation system 1,600 795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Cargo tray   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Rugged Package 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
All-weather floor mats 39 71 71
Cargo cover 108 128 128
Remote start 324 470  
Class II trailer hitch 351 470 470
Navigation system 1,335 755 755
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Cargo tray   86 86
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
AWD   1,672 1,672
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 4,263 9,760 6,275
Options (change) 3,218 9,286 5,976
Destination 725 895 895
Total Price $34,983 $35,905 $36,420
Total Invoice $32,027 $34,296 $34,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year201120172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 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$35,905$36,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,983$34,135$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$32,027$34,296$34,806
Adjustments for Features0-1,691-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,605$31,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$829$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120172017
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
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
Rear bumper protector$40  
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  
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
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
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,210$6,980$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,691-3,030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112017
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested105065%

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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