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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: $37,886

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $124

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,149

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimTitanium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,505 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $27,664 $33,064 $36,089
Technology Package 1,495    
Navigation system 795    
Class II trailer hitch 435 547 547
Roof rack crossbars 145    
Cargo cover 135    
Cargo tray 90    
All-weather floor mats 75 101 101
2.0L I4 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Remote start   470 470
Technology Package 1,395    
Navigation system 742    
Class II trailer hitch 406 410 410
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Cargo cover 126    
Cargo tray 84    
All-weather floor mats 70 65 65
2.0L I4 1,121    
AWD 1,639    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 7,610 1,576 1,576
Options (change) 7,113 1,170 1,170
Destination 895 915 915
Total Price $38,010 $37,886 $41,181
Total Invoice $35,672 $35,149 $38,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimTitanium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,010$37,886$41,181
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$37,886$38,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$35,672$35,149$38,174
Adjustments for Features-1,1450-2,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,527$35,149$35,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeOutbackOutback
TrimTitanium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $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 $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,405$7,185$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1450-2,911

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelEscapeOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in108.1 in
Length178.1 in189.9 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

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

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