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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: $31,855

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,203

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,455 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,789 $26,369
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 2,695 1,550
Cargo tray 90  
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Class II trailer hitch   353
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 2,291 1,294
Cargo tray 77  
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 7,675 6,648
Options (change) 6,689 5,841
Destination 725 725
Total Price $31,855 $35,568
Total Invoice $29,203 $32,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,033
Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$31,855$35,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,855$33,733
Total Invoice$29,203$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,203$31,236

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT3.6R
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,699

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,529 lb.3,544 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested172547%
Total Not Requested197553%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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