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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: $29,755

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelForesterEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $24,415
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All Weather Package 500  
Fog lights 382  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Remote start 455 425
Cargo net 68 65
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Cargo tray 80 85
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo cover 172  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Limited Luxury Package   795
Interior ambient lighting   295
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All Weather Package 417  
Fog lights 286  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Remote start 341 361
Cargo net 44 34
All-weather floor mats 52 57
Cargo tray 52 68
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 111  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Limited Luxury Package   676
Interior ambient lighting   251
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 2,881 4,675
Options (change) 2,105 4,066
Destination 1,010 665
Total Price $31,286 $29,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,333
Model Year20202008
ModelForesterEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,286$29,755
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,236$29,755

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202008
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 Weight3,449 lb.3,547 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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

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