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Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,420

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,661

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerEscape
TrimSR5LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,090 $38,595 $23,455
Base Invoice $28,603 $35,508 $21,789
Premium Package 4,775    
Floor mats 199 199  
Remote start 529 529 345
Cargo net 49 49 65
Cargo tray 99 99 90
Power-deployable running boards 1,500 1,500  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Leather Comfort Group     745
Navigation system     2,695
Full-size spare tire     105
Running boards     345
3.0L V6     1,010
AWD     1,750
Premium Package 4,251    
Floor mats 126 126  
Remote start 380 380 293
Cargo net 34 34 34
Cargo tray 64 64 77
Power-deployable running boards 1,335 1,335  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Leather Comfort Group     633
Navigation system     2,291
Full-size spare tire     89
Running boards     293
3.0L V6     919
AWD     1,592
Options (change) 7,151 2,376 8,240
Options (change) 6,190 1,939 7,147
Destination 810 810 725
Total Price $39,051 $41,781 $32,420
Total Invoice $35,603 $38,257 $29,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,957
Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerEscape
TrimSR5LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-20235/70-16
Total Price$39,051$41,781$32,420
Adjustments for Features-1,080-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,971$39,376$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0
Total Invoice$35,603$38,257$29,661
Adjustments for Features-985-2,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,618$36,055$29,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,437$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122009
Model4Runner4RunnerEscape
TrimSR5LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,580$6,905$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-985-2,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
Model4RunnerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length189.9 in174.7 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height71.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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