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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: $35,504

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $961

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $28,595
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $26,641
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 369
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Limited Package     2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Class II trailer hitch 345 345 240
All-weather floor mats 66 66 33
Navigation system 694 694 1,823
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Limited Package     2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,400 5,305 6,284
Options (change) 6,630 4,735 5,503
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $36,465 $36,570 $35,504
Total Invoice $33,794 $33,951 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,290
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,465$36,570$35,504
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$32,830$35,504
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,794$33,951$32,769
Adjustments for Features-3,003-3,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,791$30,479$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeOutback
TrimSELTitanium2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,505$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,003-3,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in105.1 in
Length178.1 in188.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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