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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: $33,695

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,998

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $25,625
Base Invoice $33,675 $23,884
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Remote start 455 345
Cargo net 68 65
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,680
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,000
Cargo tray   90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Remote start 341 293
Cargo net 44 34
All-weather floor mats 52 64
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,429
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   910
Cargo tray   77
Options (change) 1,867 7,345
Options (change) 1,317 6,389
Destination 915 725
Total Price $38,872 $33,695
Total Invoice $35,907 $30,998

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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: $1,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,872$33,695
Adjustments for Features-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,632$33,695
Total Invoice$35,907$30,998
Adjustments for Features-5,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,143$30,998

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182010
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
911 assist $25
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 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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$10,935$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7640

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182010
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.3,529 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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