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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: $28,215

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,057

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,930 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,171 $33,064 $36,089
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Safety Package 595    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Sunroof 585    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Safety Package 506    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Sunroof 498    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 2,670 1,005 1,005
Options (change) 2,271 753 753
Destination 615 915 915
Total Price $28,215 $37,315 $40,610
Total Invoice $26,057 $34,732 $37,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,215$37,315$40,610
Adjustments for Features0-7,850-10,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$29,465$29,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$26,057$34,732$37,757
Adjustments for Features0-7,307-10,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,057$27,425$27,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$151

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,375$10,225$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,850$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,307-10,181

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in108.1 in
Length174.9 in189.9 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height69.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,893 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 Limited

Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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