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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: $31,975

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,284

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,455 $30,995
Base Invoice $21,789 $28,795
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo net 65 42
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Navigation system 2,695 2,000
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   369
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo tray 77  
Cargo net 34 28
All-weather floor mats 47 33
Navigation system 2,291 1,822
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 7,795 3,849
Options (change) 6,770 3,336
Destination 725 645
Total Price $31,975 $35,489
Total Invoice $29,284 $32,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,975$35,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$33,804
Total Invoice$29,284$32,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,284$31,220

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length174.7 in188.7 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.2 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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