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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: $32,150

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,350

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Model Year20182008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $24,415
Base Invoice $33,675 $22,712
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Remote start 455 425
Cargo net 68 65
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,395
Limited Luxury Package   795
Interior ambient lighting   295
Cargo tray   85
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Remote start 341 361
Cargo net 44 34
All-weather floor mats 52 57
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,036
Limited Luxury Package   676
Interior ambient lighting   251
Cargo tray   68
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 1,747 7,070
Options (change) 1,239 6,102
Destination 915 665
Total Price $38,752 $32,150
Total Invoice $35,829 $29,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,752$32,150
Adjustments for Features-6,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,042$32,150
Total Invoice$35,829$29,479
Adjustments for Features-6,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,625$29,479

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,660$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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