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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: $5,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,454

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $26,643
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Safety Package 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
3.0L V6 855    
Limited Package     3,600
Class II trailer hitch     353
AWD 1,593 1,593  
Safety Package 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
3.0L V6 778    
Limited Package     3,391
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 4,340 3,485 3,953
Options (change) 3,847 3,069 3,620
Destination 615 615 795
Total Price $27,490 $28,285 $33,243
Total Invoice $25,454 $26,178 $31,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642
Model Year200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,490$28,285$33,243
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$27,760$30,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$25,454$26,178$31,058
Adjustments for Features0-486-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,454$25,692$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimXLTXLT Sport3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
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 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
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
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $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$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in107.9 in
Length174.9 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height69.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 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
29.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

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%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested212562%

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