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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: $31,855

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,203

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $23,455
Base Invoice $26,369 $21,789
Navigation system 1,550 2,695
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Cargo Package   295
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Cargo tray   90
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 1,294 2,291
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Cargo Package   251
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Cargo tray   77
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 6,648 7,675
Options (change) 5,841 6,689
Destination 725 725
Total Price $35,568 $31,855
Total Invoice $32,935 $29,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,033
Model Year20112009
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$35,568$31,855
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,733$31,855
Total Invoice$32,935$29,203
Adjustments for Features-1,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,236$29,203

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RXLT
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,544 lb.3,529 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 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested172547%
Total Not Requested197553%

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 audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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