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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: $34,640

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $29,265 $36,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
All-weather floor mats 55 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 369 495  
Navigation system 2,000 795  
Universal garage door opener 77    
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo tray   90 90
Cargo cover   135 135
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
AWD   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Towing Package     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
All-weather floor mats 33 119 119
Class II trailer hitch 240 470  
Navigation system 1,822 755  
Universal garage door opener 50    
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo tray   86 86
Cargo cover   128 128
Roof rack crossbars   137 137
AWD   1,290  
Panoramic sunroof   945 945
Towing Package     470
Options (change) 3,884 4,130 1,985
Options (change) 3,358 3,930 1,885
Destination 645 1,245 1,245
Total Price $35,524 $34,640 $40,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,063
Model Year200820202020
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$35,524$34,640$40,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,524$32,785$35,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820202020
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control  $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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,055$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-395

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082020
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length188.7 in180.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height63.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft365.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
225/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested42594%
Total Not Requested256%

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