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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: $33,887

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $803

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,241

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $26,370
Base Invoice $28,084 $24,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,995
Rear bumper protector 78  
Remote start 432 345
Cargo net 48 65
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Cargo tray   90
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,696
Rear bumper protector 51  
Remote start 324 293
Cargo net 31 34
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
Cargo tray   77
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,593
Options (change) 3,097 7,495
Options (change) 2,362 6,529
Destination 795 825
Total Price $33,887 $34,690
Total Invoice $31,241 $31,941

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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: $1,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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$33,887$34,690
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,712$34,690
Total Invoice$31,241$31,941
Adjustments for Features-1,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,158$31,941

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
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 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,020$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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