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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: $27,630

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,384

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $20,229 $21,663 $26,186
Cargo Package 295    
Convenience Package 295    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Navigation system 2,695 2,000 2,000
Leather Comfort Group 695    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Cargo tray 85    
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Class II trailer hitch   353 353
Sunroof   995 995
Cargo Package 251    
Convenience Package 251    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Navigation system 2,291 1,668 1,668
Leather Comfort Group 591    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Cargo tray 68    
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Class II trailer hitch   229 229
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 5,250 7,348 6,348
Options (change) 4,460 6,415 5,564
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $27,630 $31,038 $35,038
Total Invoice $25,384 $28,773 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $877
Model Year200820102010
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,630$31,038$35,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$28,328$31,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$25,384$28,773$32,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,512-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,384$26,261$29,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820102010
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLT2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,915$4,625$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512-3,389

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in107.9 in
Length174.7 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 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 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
29.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft371.3 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested30560%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested216551%
Total Not Requested207549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
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 Requested130039%
Total Not Requested207561%

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