2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Ford Escape

2015 Subaru Forester

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4WD 4-Door SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door SE	22	29	$25,551	$27,400
Escape 4WD 4-Door Titanium	22	29	$29,361	$31,485
Escape FWD 4-Door S	22	31	$22,103	$23,450
Escape FWD 4-Door SE	23	32	$23,920	$25,650
Escape FWD 4-Door Titanium	23	32	$27,728	$29,735

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4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$26,690	$28,495
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$30,927	$33,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,313	$28,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$21,904	$23,195
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$23,639	$25,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,144	$30,095
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$20,995	$22,195
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$23,203	$24,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,551

$26,690

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,400

$28,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$457 / month

$475 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With athletic looks and the performance to match, plus a roomy interior and loads of available cabin tech and convenience features, the 2015 Ford Escape is bolder and more exciting than most rivals, without much compromise.

The 2015 Subaru Forester remains one of the best cars you can buy, thanks to exceptional safety, versatility, and all-weather capability.

TCC Likes

Sleek, hatchback-on-steroids look
Useful cargo space
Firm yet compliant ride

Responsive ride and handling
EyeSight, Bluetooth, and great crash-test scores
Spacious cabin with top-notch visibility

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
MyFord Touch needs more real buttons

Turbos exclude manuals
No turbo, no shift paddles
Optional navigation is dreadful

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

103.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

180.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

31.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

68.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

31.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3645

3624

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

99X

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 5700

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.50 - 0.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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