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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: $36,174

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $251

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $29,505
Base Invoice $29,367 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 369 435
Navigation system 2,000 795
Universal garage door opener 77  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   145
2.0L I4   1,195
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 70
Class II trailer hitch 240 406
Navigation system 1,823 742
Universal garage door opener 50  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Cargo cover   126
Roof rack crossbars   135
2.0L I4   1,121
AWD   1,639
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 3,884 6,025
Options (change) 3,359 5,634
Destination 695 895
Total Price $36,174 $36,425
Total Invoice $33,421 $34,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,885
Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,174$36,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,174$33,595
Total Invoice$33,421$34,193
Adjustments for Features0-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,421$31,536

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Total Value of Features$5,725$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,657

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092016
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.3,732 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
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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