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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: $34,670

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $834

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,081

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $26,641 $23,492 $27,300
Limited Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 369 435 435
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Limited Package 2,144    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 66 66
Class II trailer hitch 240 379 379
Navigation system 1,823 694 694
Universal garage door opener 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Roof rack crossbars   126 126
Cargo cover   118 118
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 6,284 8,615 6,025
Options (change) 5,503 7,694 5,435
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $35,504 $34,670 $36,165
Total Invoice $32,769 $32,081 $33,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year200620152015
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSETitanium
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, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,504$34,670$36,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,504$32,505$31,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$32,769$32,081$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,003-3,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$30,078$29,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$344$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620152015
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XTSETitanium
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,830$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,003-3,896

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062015
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested100063%

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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