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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: $32,320

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,577

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $23,455
Base Invoice $28,084 $21,789
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 2,695
Rear bumper protector 78  
Remote start 432 345
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Cargo net 48 65
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Cargo tray   90
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 2,291
Rear bumper protector 51  
Remote start 324 293
All-weather floor mats 39 47
Cargo net 31 34
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Cargo tray   77
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 2,641 8,140
Options (change) 2,029 7,063
Destination 795 725
Total Price $33,431 $32,320
Total Invoice $30,908 $29,577

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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: $784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$33,431$32,320
Adjustments for Features-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,536$32,320
Total Invoice$30,908$29,577
Adjustments for Features-1,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,156$29,577

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringXLT
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,570$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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