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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: $28,526

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $854

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,517

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $24,879 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 1,195      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Premium Package 1,016      
Sunroof 846 829 829  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Navigation system   1,668 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Options (change) 5,180 7,781 6,681 2,186
Options (change) 4,404 6,841 5,906 1,789
Destination 695 750 750 750
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,380 $28,526 $32,526 $34,531
Total Invoice $26,978 $26,517 $30,189 $31,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,377
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionCVTM6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,380$28,526$32,526$34,531
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,935-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$27,541$30,591$33,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$26,978$26,517$30,189$31,981
Adjustments for Features0-916-1,796-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$25,601$28,393$30,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792$5,375

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelEscapeLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimHybrid2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,900$4,850$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$1,935$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-1,796-1,005

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.3 in
Length174.7 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.7 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-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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