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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: $27,630

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,384

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
Trim2.5i3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $21,685
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $20,229
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,695
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353  
Cargo Package     295
Convenience Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Interior ambient lighting     295
Cargo tray     85
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 2,291
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229  
Cargo Package     251
Convenience Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Interior ambient lighting     251
Cargo tray     68
Options (change) 7,648 6,648 5,250
Options (change) 6,690 5,841 4,460
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $31,568 $35,568 $27,630
Total Invoice $29,263 $32,935 $25,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $950
Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
Trim2.5i3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6153hp I4
TransmissionM6T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,568$35,568$27,630
Adjustments for Features-3,160-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,408$31,458$27,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,263$32,935$25,384
Adjustments for Features-2,929-3,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,334$29,129$25,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
Trim2.5i3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,875$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,929-3,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.1 in
Length188.2 in174.7 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested236552%
Total Not Requested220048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested220059%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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