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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: $35,760

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $407

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,179

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $30,927 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 634 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Cargo cover 182    
AC power outlet 415    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
Package 302A   1,895  
Cargo tray   90 90
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
All-weather floor mats 46 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 475 345 345
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 118    
AC power outlet 311    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
Package 302A   1,654  
Cargo tray   79 79
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 2,222 6,695 4,600
Options (change) 1,578 6,015 4,120
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $36,167 $35,760 $35,865
Total Invoice $33,355 $33,179 $33,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year201520132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
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, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,167$35,760$35,865
Adjustments for Features0-385-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,167$35,375$34,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,355$33,179$33,336
Adjustments for Features0-357-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,355$32,822$32,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,595$5,980$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-823

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152013
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 SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

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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