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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: $38,262

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
All-weather floor mats 72 125
Cargo cover 182 135
Remote start 445  
Roof rack crossbars 199 145
Class II trailer hitch 634  
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Towing Package   495
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo tray   90
Panoramic sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 46 119
Cargo cover 118 128
Remote start 333  
Roof rack crossbars 117 137
Class II trailer hitch 475  
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Towing Package   470
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo tray   86
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,617 3,280
Options (change) 2,773 3,115
Destination 850 1,245
Total Price $38,262 $41,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,161
Model Year20162020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-19
Total Price$38,262$41,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,262$38,235

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162020
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,455$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162020
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft365.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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