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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: $35,335

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $483

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $28,295
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $26,460
Class II trailer hitch 495 495 353
Navigation system 795 795 1,550
Technology Package 1,395    
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
Cargo tray 90 90  
Cargo cover 135 135  
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Limited Package     3,400
Sunroof     1,445
Class II trailer hitch 470 470 229
Navigation system 755 755 1,294
Technology Package 1,325    
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Roof rack crossbars 137 137  
Cargo tray 86 86  
Cargo cover 128 128  
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
AWD 1,672 1,672  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Limited Package     3,207
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 9,190 6,200 6,748
Options (change) 8,745 5,905 5,933
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $35,335 $36,345 $35,818
Total Invoice $33,755 $34,735 $33,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year201720172012
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,335$36,345$35,818
Adjustments for Features-2,180-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,155$32,690$35,818
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$33,755$34,735$33,168
Adjustments for Features-2,083-3,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,672$31,242$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720172012
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSETitanium3.6R
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  
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,880$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,083-3,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in107.9 in
Length178.1 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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