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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: $34,219

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterEscape
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $33,080
Navigation system 1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Rear bumper protector 98 98  
Remote start 455 455 345
Roof rack crossbars 181 181  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Navigation system 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Rear bumper protector 63 63  
Remote start 341 341 293
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 2,449 1,099 2,740
Options (change) 1,913 757 2,329
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $34,219 $36,369 $36,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,472
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterEscape
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4153hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$34,219$36,369$36,645
Adjustments for Features-3,570-7,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,649$28,739$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterEscape
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$6,740$10,800$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$7,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-3630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length182.1 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height67.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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