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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: $37,115

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,422

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $28,610
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,708
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455  
Roof rack crossbars 181 145
Class II trailer hitch 619 435
Universal garage door opener 120  
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,495
Cargo tray   90
Cargo cover   135
2.0L I4   1,195
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Remote start 341  
Roof rack crossbars 117 126
Class II trailer hitch 464 379
Universal garage door opener 78  
Navigation system   694
Technology Package   1,305
Cargo tray   79
Cargo cover   118
2.0L I4   1,115
AWD   1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 1,701 7,610
Options (change) 1,210 6,819
Destination 915 895
Total Price $38,706 $37,115
Total Invoice $35,800 $34,422

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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: $139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222
Model Year20182014
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,706$37,115
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,976$37,115
Total Invoice$35,800$34,422
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,200$34,422

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182014
ModelForesterEscape
Trim2.0XT TouringTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,110$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182014
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 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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