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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: $27,490

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,454

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $33,395
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $31,227
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Safety Package 595 595  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
3.0L V6 855    
Class II trailer hitch     550
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
AWD 1,593 1,593  
Safety Package 506 506  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
3.0L V6 778    
Class II trailer hitch     412
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 4,340 3,485 1,000
Options (change) 3,847 3,069 749
Destination 615 615 850
Total Price $27,490 $28,285 $35,245
Total Invoice $25,454 $26,178 $32,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,719
Model Year200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$27,490$28,285$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-525-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$27,760$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$25,454$26,178$32,826
Adjustments for Features0-486-5,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,454$25,692$27,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062016
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$4,120$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-5,653

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in108.1 in
Length174.9 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height69.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 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
29.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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%

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