Comparing the 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Subaru Forester is comparing two of the most popular SUVs on the road today. Both offer plenty of power and features, but which one is best for you?
First up, you should consider the MSRP (manufacturer's standard retail price) of each SUV. The base model of the 2020 Escape has a starting price of $24,885 while the base model of the 2020 Forester costs $24,495.
Of course, there are various trims options for both SUVs, each of which start at different prices as more features are included. You can check our amazing 2020 Ford Escape offers 9 trim options including: SE Sport Hybrid, SEL, S, SE, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, and SE Plug-In Hybrid. On the other hand, the 2020 Subaru Forester offers 5 trim options including: Base, Limited, Touring, Sport, and Premium. Be sure to call us here at Pacifico Ford so we can help you more fully compare different trim options between the 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Subaru Forester.
Another key consideration when doing a side-by-side of these SUVs are the engine options. Ford offers 3 different engines for its Escape line, including the Gas/Electric I-4, Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3, and Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4. Subaru offers 1 engine for its 2020 Forester lineup, including the Regular Unleaded H-4.
Next up you will want to look at the drivetrain options and MPG ratings for these SUVs. The 2020 Escape offers up Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive and gets 37 miles per gallon. The 2020 Forester has All Wheel Drive drivetrains and gets 33 miles per gallon.
Finally, when it comes to available colors, the 2020 Escape comes in 11 colors including colors like: Velocity Blue Metallic, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, Sedona Orange Metallic, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. In comparison, the 2020 Forester comes in 9 colors including Sepia Bronze Metallic, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Jasper Green Metallic, and Ice Silver Metallic to name a few.
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
27/33 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
27/33 MPG
Gas/Electric I-4
Front Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
Gas/Electric I-4
Front Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
44/37 MPG
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
27/33 MPG
Gas/Electric I-4
Front Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
All Wheel Drive
Automatic w/OD
23/31 MPG
Gas/Electric I-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
43/37 MPG
Gas/Electric I-4
Front Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
Regular Unleaded H-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
26/33 MPG
Regular Unleaded H-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
26/33 MPG
Regular Unleaded H-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
26/33 MPG
Regular Unleaded H-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
26/33 MPG
Regular Unleaded H-4
All Wheel Drive
CVT w/OD
26/33 MPG
When comparing two great SUVs like the 2020 Ford Escape vs. the 2020 Subaru Forester, you're going to want to look at all of the features and specifications side-by-side. This will help you decide if the 2020 Ford Escape has better options and brings more performance than the 2020 Subaru Forester.
Use the trim selector above to change trims for each model. The tables below will automatically update to show you comparisons of each type of feature. Check out the entertainment features in the 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Subaru Forester, as well as the exterior and interior features, mechanical options, and safety features. Comparing how the 2020 Ford Escape safety and mechanical specs stack up against those of the 2020 Subaru Forester is important for many drivers. But, sometimes it's the interior or entertainment options offered by the 2020 Escape or the 2020 Subaru Forester that makes the choice clear.
At Pacifico Ford, we strive to give our customers complete details on all of the SUVs they may be considering. Give us a call today, or drop in to our local Philadelphia Ford dealership at 6701 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 to ask any questions you may have.
If you're a visual person, there's no better way to evaluate appearances than by comparing images of the 2020 Ford Escape & 2020 Subaru Forester. We've compiled some of the more important views of each these SUVs, including exterior photos of the front of the 2020 Escape and 2020 Forester, the rear, and a profile view. We've also got interior photos of the 2020 Forester & 2020 Escape including the dashboards, trunk, rear seats and engines.
The 2020 Ford Escape has been redesigned to be more fuel efficient and offers a higher level of comfort for SUV drivers. The new model also comes with a variety of performance, safety and entertainment options. Overall you are going to find a better value for money with the 2020 Ford Escape over the 2020 Subaru Forester, but be sure to compare trim packages and contact Pacifico Ford at 215-240-6806 to see the latest discounts and lease packages.
Comparing the base models of both SUVs, the 2020 Ford Escape MSRP is $24,885 while the 2020 Subaru Forester MSRP is $24,495.
The 2020 Escape comes with these drivetrain options:
The 2020 Forester comes with these drivetrain options:
This will depend on which type of engine and trim you select, but the base model 2020 Ford Escape gets 37 miles per gallon. The 2020 Subaru Forester base model gets 33 MPG.
The 2020 Escape Ford comes with 3 engine options:
The 2020 Forester comes with these engine options:
The 2020 Ford Escape comes in these colors and more:
The 2020 Subaru Forester comes in these colors and more: