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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: $2,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,505
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 795
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432  
Cargo cover 166 135
Roof rack crossbars 195 145
Class II trailer hitch 468 435
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo tray   90
2.0L I4   1,195
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 742
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 70
Remote start 324  
Cargo cover 108 126
Roof rack crossbars 117 135
Class II trailer hitch 351 406
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo tray   84
2.0L I4   1,121
AWD   1,639
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 3,664 6,115
Options (change) 2,776 5,718
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,454 $36,515
Total Invoice $31,655 $34,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,454$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,454$34,305
Total Invoice$31,655$34,277
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,655$32,202

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.5 XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 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
Total Value of Features$4,920$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,075

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132016
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 Titanium

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%

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