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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape 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 Year200620132013
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,269 $28,321
Limited Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 369 395 395
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
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 2,144    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 240 345 345
Navigation system 1,823 694 694
Universal garage door opener 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 6,284 7,400 5,305
Options (change) 5,503 6,630 4,735
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $35,504 $36,465 $36,570
Total Invoice $32,769 $33,794 $33,951

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,290
Model Year200620132013
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,504$36,465$36,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,504$33,225$32,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$32,769$33,794$33,951
Adjustments for Features0-3,003-3,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$30,791$30,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620132013
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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$5,765$9,005$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,003-3,472

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length188.7 in178.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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
Ford Escape Titanium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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