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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: $31,285

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,947

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $24,670
Base Invoice $28,795 $23,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42 65
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 369  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Package 203A   2,220
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Cargo tray   90
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28 34
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Class II trailer hitch 240  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Package 203A   1,886
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346
Cargo tray   77
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,849 5,790
Options (change) 1,514 5,087
Destination 645 825
Total Price $33,489 $31,285
Total Invoice $30,954 $28,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $500
Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$33,489$31,285
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,859$31,285
Total Invoice$30,954$28,947
Adjustments for Features-1,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,447$28,947

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,075$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length188.7 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height63.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested093%
Total Not Requested07%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested212581%
Total Not Requested50019%

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