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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: $32,558

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $28,170 $30,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Cargo tray 80 90 90
Class II trailer hitch 619 395 395
Power liftgate 450    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Cargo cover 172    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
All-weather floor mats 52 66 66
Cargo tray 52 79 79
Class II trailer hitch 464 345 345
Power liftgate 413    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo cover 111    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Options (change) 4,153 6,695 3,705
Options (change) 3,233 6,015 3,339
Destination 1,010 895 895
Total Price $32,558 $35,760 $34,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,446
Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$32,558$35,760$34,970
Adjustments for Features0-880-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,558$34,880$34,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterEscapeEscape
TrimPremiumSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,480$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-816-866

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202013
ModelForesterEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length182.1 in178.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

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, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

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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