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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,955

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,366

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $33,395
Base Invoice $20,229 $31,227
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,695  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Cargo tray 85  
Cargo net 65 70
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 425 450
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,291  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Cargo tray 68  
Cargo net 34 45
All-weather floor mats 57 46
Remote start 361 337
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Class II trailer hitch   412
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 8,575 4,327
Options (change) 7,442 3,477
Destination 695 850
Total Price $30,955 $38,572
Total Invoice $28,366 $35,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$30,955$38,572
Adjustments for Features0-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$31,237
Total Invoice$28,366$35,554
Adjustments for Features0-6,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,366$28,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$11,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,761

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in108.1 in
Length174.7 in189.6 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height67.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested38518%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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