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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: $34,690

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $37,995 $39,945
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Navigation system 1,995    
Cargo tray 90    
Cargo net 65 81 81
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
Remote start 345 470 470
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Rear bumper protector   107  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Navigation system 1,696    
Cargo tray 77    
Cargo net 34 52 52
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Remote start 293 352 352
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 7,495 1,306 1,199
Options (change) 6,529 948 879
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $34,690 $40,351 $42,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,327
Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited 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$34,690$40,351$42,194
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,690$36,561$35,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedLimited 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
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 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,620$8,410$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-315

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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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