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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: $35,320

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $184

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $28,595
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $26,641
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395    
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 369
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Limited Package     2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325    
Class II trailer hitch 470 470 240
Roof rack crossbars 137 137  
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 33
Navigation system 755 755 1,823
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
AWD 1,672 1,672  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Limited Package     2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 9,175 6,185 6,284
Options (change) 8,730 5,890 5,503
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $35,320 $36,330 $35,504
Total Invoice $33,740 $34,720 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,961
Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4245hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,320$36,330$35,504
Adjustments for Features-3,665-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$31,190$35,504
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$33,740$34,720$32,769
Adjustments for Features-3,501-4,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,239$29,808$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,130$10,605$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,501-4,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172006
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in105.1 in
Length178.1 in188.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested137585%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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