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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: $651

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $28,084 $23,398 $26,708
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
Remote start 432 445  
Cargo cover 166 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 195 145 145
Class II trailer hitch 468 435 435
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Cargo tray   90 90
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 694 694
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
All-weather floor mats 39 66 66
Remote start 324 388  
Cargo cover 108 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 117 126 126
Class II trailer hitch 351 379 379
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Cargo tray   79 79
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 3,664 9,150 6,115
Options (change) 2,776 8,161 5,514
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $34,454 $35,105 $35,620
Total Invoice $31,655 $32,454 $33,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year201320142014
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringSETitanium
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)?, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,454$35,105$35,620
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,454$34,870$34,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$31,655$32,454$33,117
Adjustments for Features0-217-1,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,655$32,237$31,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320142014
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
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 
HD radio$50 $50
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 
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 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,430$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-1,497

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132014
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested82591%
Total Not Requested809%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%

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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