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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $432

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,485

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $32,045
Base Invoice $26,460 $30,602
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Sunroof 1,445  
Towing Package   495
Roof rack crossbars   145
Cargo tray   90
Cargo cover   135
AWD   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Sunroof 1,203  
Towing Package   470
Roof rack crossbars   137
Cargo tray   86
Cargo cover   128
AWD   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 6,748 3,210
Options (change) 5,933 3,056
Destination 775 995
Total Price $35,818 $36,250
Total Invoice $33,168 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061
Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,818$36,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$31,495
Total Invoice$33,168$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-4,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$30,107

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6RTitanium
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,546

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%

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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