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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: $30,990

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,396

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,669

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Model Year20142008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $21,685
Base Invoice $30,836 $20,229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Engine-block heater 133 35
Remote start 436 425
Cargo net 87 65
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,695
Interior ambient lighting   295
Cargo tray   85
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Engine-block heater 86 30
Remote start 328 361
Cargo net 56 34
All-weather floor mats 46 57
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,291
Interior ambient lighting   251
Cargo tray   68
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 2,021 8,610
Options (change) 1,404 7,472
Destination 825 695
Total Price $35,841 $30,990
Total Invoice $33,065 $28,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,698
Model Year20142008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,841$30,990
Adjustments for Features-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,621$30,990
Total Invoice$33,065$28,396
Adjustments for Features-2,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,094$28,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,770$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9710

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape specs.

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested056%
Total Not Requested044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested37574%
Total Not Requested13026%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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