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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: $35,410

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $114

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,798

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $28,795 $24,115 $27,935
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 369 495 495
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Cargo tray   90 90
Cargo cover   135 135
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 71 71
Class II trailer hitch 240 470 470
Navigation system 1,822 755 755
Universal garage door opener 50    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Cargo tray   86 86
Cargo cover   128 128
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
AWD   1,672 1,672
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 3,884 9,265 6,275
Options (change) 3,358 8,816 5,976
Destination 645 895 895
Total Price $35,524 $35,410 $36,420
Total Invoice $32,798 $33,826 $34,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,524$35,410$36,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,524$33,130$32,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$32,798$33,826$34,806
Adjustments for Features0-2,178-3,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,798$31,648$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820172017
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSETitanium
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,900$8,180$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,178-3,589

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,605 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft368.0 ft3

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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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested137585%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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