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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $24,879 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Premium Package 1,195      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695      
Sunroof 995      
Limited Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 1,016      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291      
Sunroof 846      
Limited Package   3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Navigation system   1,830 1,719  
Options (change) 4,885 5,483 2,183 183
Options (change) 4,153 4,966 1,838 119
Destination 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,085 $32,773 $31,773 $35,473
Total Invoice $26,727 $30,555 $29,546 $32,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,768
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionCVTT5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,085$32,773$31,773$35,473
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-710-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,085$30,563$31,063$33,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$26,727$30,555$29,546$32,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-660-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,727$28,495$28,886$31,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391$2,908

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400 $400
Traction control $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,090$5,300$3,800$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210$710$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,060-660-1,517

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length174.7 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in68.1 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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