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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: $30,955

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,366

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $21,685
Base Invoice $31,227 $20,229
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Remote start 450 425
Cargo net 70 65
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Cargo Package   295
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,695
Interior ambient lighting   295
Cargo tray   85
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Remote start 337 361
Cargo net 45 34
All-weather floor mats 46 57
Cargo Package   251
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,291
Interior ambient lighting   251
Cargo tray   68
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 4,327 8,575
Options (change) 3,477 7,442
Destination 850 695
Total Price $38,572 $30,955
Total Invoice $35,554 $28,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,572$30,955
Adjustments for Features-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,237$30,955
Total Invoice$35,554$28,366
Adjustments for Features-6,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,793$28,366

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackEscape
Trim3.6R LimitedXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,260$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.1 in
Length189.6 in174.7 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested172582%
Total Not Requested38518%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested056%
Total Not Requested044%
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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