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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: $27,480

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200620062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $22,535 $24,185 $24,930
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Fog lights 382      
Cargo cover 172      
Class II trailer hitch 619      
Safety Package   595 595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150  
AWD   1,750 1,750 1,750
Sunroof   585 585 585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395 395
3.0L V6   855    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Fog lights 286      
Cargo cover 111      
Class II trailer hitch 464      
Safety Package   506 506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128  
AWD   1,593 1,593 1,593
Sunroof   498 498 498
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336 336 336
3.0L V6   778    
Options (change) 1,418 4,330 3,475 3,325
Options (change) 1,019 3,839 3,061 2,933
Destination 975 615 615 615
Total Price $29,088 $27,480 $28,275 $28,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,277
Model Year2019200620062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,088$27,480$28,275$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,9050-525-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,183$27,480$27,750$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$660$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2019200620062006
ModelForesterEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,825$4,920$5,445$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0$525$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990-486-1,647

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192006
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.2 in
Length182.1 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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%

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