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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: $31,160

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,857

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeOutback
TrimXLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,870 $31,595
Base Invoice $23,222 $29,367
Package 203A 1,985  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Cargo net 65 42
All-weather floor mats 75 55
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   369
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Package 203A 1,686  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346  
Cargo net 34 28
All-weather floor mats 64 33
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 5,465 1,849
Options (change) 4,810 1,514
Destination 825 695
Total Price $31,160 $34,139
Total Invoice $28,857 $31,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,142
Model Year20122009
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)80, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,160$34,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,160$32,434
Total Invoice$28,857$31,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,857$29,999

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
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 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
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
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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$5,370$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,577

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%

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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