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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: $36,012

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $388

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $30,836 $24,115 $27,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Cargo cover 182 135 135
Remote start 436 495  
Roof rack crossbars 199 145 145
Class II trailer hitch 622 495 495
AC power outlet 409    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo tray   90 90
Power liftgate   495  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
All-weather floor mats 46 71 71
Cargo cover 118 128 128
Remote start 328 470  
Roof rack crossbars 117 137 137
Class II trailer hitch 466 470 470
AC power outlet 306    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Navigation system   755 755
Cargo tray   86 86
Power liftgate   470  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
AWD   1,672 1,672
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 2,192 10,255 6,275
Options (change) 1,557 9,756 5,976
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $36,012 $36,400 $36,420
Total Invoice $33,218 $34,766 $34,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year201420172017
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 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$36,400$36,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,012$34,865$33,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0
Total Invoice$33,218$34,766$34,806
Adjustments for Features0-1,466-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$33,300$32,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420172017
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50 $50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,970$6,505$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,466-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142017
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft368.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42526%
Total Not Requested120074%

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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