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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: $5,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,835
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Cargo cover 166 135
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Towing Package   495
Cargo tray   90
Roof rack crossbars   145
Panoramic sunroof   995
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 119
Cargo cover 108 128
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Towing Package   470
Cargo tray   86
Roof rack crossbars   137
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,263 1,985
Options (change) 3,218 1,885
Destination 725 1,245
Total Price $34,983 $40,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,246
Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$34,983$40,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,983$35,595

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, side $100
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,360$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112020
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft365.4 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 Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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