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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: $36,555

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,873

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 619 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Package 302A   1,895  
Navigation system   795 795
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 158    
All-weather floor mats 52 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 464 345 345
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Package 302A   1,654  
Navigation system   694 694
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) 1,701 7,490 5,395
Options (change) 1,210 6,709 4,814
Destination 915 895 895
Total Price $38,706 $36,555 $36,660
Total Invoice $35,800 $33,873 $34,030

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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: $1,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year201820132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 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$38,706$36,555$36,660
Adjustments for Features-3,5800-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,126$36,555$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$35,800$33,873$34,030
Adjustments for Features-3,3110-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,489$33,873$33,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820132013
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
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  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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 
App support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$8,885$5,305$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3110-464

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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