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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: $34,585

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,000

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim3.6RSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $26,460 $23,398 $26,708
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 795 795
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353 435 435
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Roof rack crossbars   145 145
Cargo tray   90 90
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 694 694
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229 379 379
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Roof rack crossbars   126 126
Cargo tray   79 79
Cargo cover   118 118
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 6,748 8,630 6,040
Options (change) 5,933 7,707 5,448
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $35,818 $34,585 $35,545
Total Invoice $33,168 $32,000 $33,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,191
Model Year201220142014
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim3.6RSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,818$34,585$35,545
Adjustments for Features0-705-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$33,880$33,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$33,168$32,000$33,051
Adjustments for Features0-652-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$31,348$30,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$371$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220142014
ModelOutbackEscapeEscape
Trim3.6RSETitanium
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 start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,180$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in105.9 in
Length188.2 in178.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested100063%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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