Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,448

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,415 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $22,712 $33,064 $36,089
Cargo Package 295    
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Navigation system 2,395    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Cargo tray 85    
Cargo net 65 81 81
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Remote start 425 470 470
AWD 1,750    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Rear bumper protector   107  
Cargo Package 251    
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Navigation system 2,036    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Cargo tray 68    
Cargo net 34 52 52
All-weather floor mats 57 65 65
Remote start 361 352 352
AWD 1,611    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 7,070 1,306 1,199
Options (change) 6,102 948 879
Destination 665 915 915
Total Price $32,150 $37,616 $40,804
Total Invoice $29,479 $34,927 $37,883

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Escape dealer quotes or Subaru Outback dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,376
Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 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$32,150$37,616$40,804
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$33,231$33,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$29,479$34,927$37,883
Adjustments for Features0-4,072-6,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,479$30,855$30,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$79

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$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
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$4,825$9,210$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,072-6,949

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in108.1 in
Length174.7 in189.9 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height67.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft373.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.