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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: $32,320

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLTLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,455 $37,995 $39,945
Cargo Package 295    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Navigation system 2,695    
Cargo tray 90    
Cargo net 65 81 81
All-weather floor mats 55 101 101
Remote start 345 470 470
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Rear bumper protector   107  
Cargo Package 251    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Navigation system 2,291    
Cargo tray 77    
Cargo net 34 52 52
All-weather floor mats 47 65 65
Remote start 293 352 352
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,592    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 8,140 1,306 1,199
Options (change) 7,063 948 879
Destination 725 1,050 1,050
Total Price $32,320 $40,351 $42,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,012
Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLTLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,320$40,351$42,194
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-7,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$35,491$34,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimXLTLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-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
911 assist$25  
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
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
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
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 front seats $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$9,760$12,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241-364

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092021
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in108.1 in
Length174.7 in191.3 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft375.7 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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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