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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: $35,690

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $322

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $30,836 $23,721 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Remote start 436 495  
Cargo cover 182 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 199 145 145
Class II trailer hitch 622 435 435
AC power outlet 409    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Convenience Package   795  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo tray   90 90
Power liftgate   495  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
All-weather floor mats 46 70 70
Remote start 328 462  
Cargo cover 118 126 126
Roof rack crossbars 117 135 135
Class II trailer hitch 466 405 406
AC power outlet 306    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Leather Comfort Package   1,488  
Convenience Package   741  
Navigation system   742 742
Cargo tray   84 84
Power liftgate   462  
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
AWD   1,640 1,639
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 2,192 9,495 6,115
Options (change) 1,557 8,871 5,718
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $36,012 $35,690 $36,515
Total Invoice $33,218 $33,487 $34,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,012$35,690$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,012$35,455$34,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$33,218$33,487$34,277
Adjustments for Features0-220-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$33,267$32,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$642$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50 $50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,070$5,305$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-220-1,652

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length180.9 in178.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
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, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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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