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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: $34,454

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 795 795
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 195    
Cargo cover 166    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Package 302A   1,895  
Cargo tray   90 90
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 694 694
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
All-weather floor mats 39 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 351 345 345
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 108    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Package 302A   1,654  
Cargo tray   79 79
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 3,664 7,490 5,395
Options (change) 2,776 6,709 4,814
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $34,454 $36,555 $36,660
Total Invoice $31,655 $33,873 $34,030

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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: $396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $695
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
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)?, 7355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,454$36,555$36,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,454$35,245$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$31,655$33,873$34,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,214-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,655$32,659$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSELTitanium
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
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,580$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length169.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested82542%
Total Not Requested115058%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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