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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: $34,205

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,550

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $28,295
Base Invoice $24,587 $26,460
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Navigation system 1,995 1,550
Cargo tray 90  
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Class II trailer hitch   353
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336  
Navigation system 1,696 1,294
Cargo tray 77  
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 7,010 6,748
Options (change) 6,138 5,933
Destination 825 775
Total Price $34,205 $35,818
Total Invoice $31,550 $33,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $863
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
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$34,205$35,818
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$35,003
Total Invoice$31,550$33,168
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,550$32,413

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimLimited3.6R
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,885$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-755

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
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.3,597 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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested130037%
Total Not Requested217563%

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