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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: $34,690

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $26,370
Class II trailer hitch 547 547  
Rear bumper protector 107    
Remote start 470 470 345
Cargo net 81 81 65
All-weather floor mats 101 101 75
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
Navigation system     1,995
Cargo tray     90
3.0L V6     1,195
AWD     1,750
Class II trailer hitch 410 410  
Rear bumper protector 69    
Remote start 352 352 293
Cargo net 52 52 34
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
Navigation system     1,696
Cargo tray     77
3.0L V6     1,088
AWD     1,593
Options (change) 1,306 1,199 7,495
Options (change) 948 879 6,529
Destination 1,010 1,010 825
Total Price $40,061 $41,904 $34,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,363
Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$40,061$41,904$34,690
Adjustments for Features-3,790-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,271$35,014$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackEscape
TrimLimited XTTouring XTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,410$11,510$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-3110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelOutbackEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.1 in
Length191.3 in174.7 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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