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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: $32,320

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,577

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,455 $33,395
Base Invoice $21,789 $31,227
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,695  
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo net 65 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Remote start 345 450
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 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,291  
Cargo tray 77  
Cargo net 34 45
All-weather floor mats 47 46
Remote start 293 337
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Class II trailer hitch   412
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 8,140 4,327
Options (change) 7,063 3,477
Destination 725 850
Total Price $32,320 $38,572
Total Invoice $29,577 $35,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$32,320$38,572
Adjustments for Features0-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$31,812
Total Invoice$29,577$35,554
Adjustments for Features0-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,577$29,323

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,900$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,231

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,529 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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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
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
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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