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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: $29,965

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,650

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelForesterForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,495 $36,090 $24,930
Base Invoice $27,607 $33,675 $23,171
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Fog lights 382    
Cargo cover 172    
Class II trailer hitch 619 619  
Roof rack crossbars 181 181  
Safety Package     595
AWD     1,750
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
Luxury Comfort Package     1,095
Sunroof     585
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Fog lights 286    
Cargo cover 111    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Safety Package     506
AWD     1,593
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
Luxury Comfort Package     931
Sunroof     498
Options (change) 1,599 1,045 4,420
Options (change) 1,136 739 3,864
Destination 915 915 615
Total Price $32,009 $38,050 $29,965
Total Invoice $29,658 $35,329 $27,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74
Model Year201820182006
ModelForesterForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$32,009$38,050$29,965
Adjustments for Features-1,875-8,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,134$29,700$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$434$0$0
Total Invoice$29,658$35,329$27,650
Adjustments for Features-1,737-7,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,921$27,576$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182006
ModelForesterForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,000$14,475$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$8,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,737-7,7530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.2 in
Length180.9 in174.9 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 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 Room53.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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