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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: $4,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,384

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $23,495
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,123
Cargo Package 295  
Convenience Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Navigation system 2,695 1,550
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Cargo tray 85  
Limited Package   4,600
Sunroof   1,445
Class II trailer hitch   353
Cargo Package 251  
Convenience Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Navigation system 2,291 1,294
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Cargo tray 68  
Limited Package   4,241
Sunroof   1,203
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 5,250 7,948
Options (change) 4,460 6,967
Destination 695 795
Total Price $27,630 $32,238
Total Invoice $25,384 $29,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,409
Model Year20082013
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,630$32,238
Adjustments for Features0-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$28,903
Total Invoice$25,384$29,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,384$26,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$1,765$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in107.9 in
Length174.7 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,424 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 mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested236555%
Total Not Requested192545%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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