Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle | 2026 Ford Escape Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | 2025 Subaru Outback 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
Starting MSRP | $31,545 | $31,415 | ||
Average Price Paid | $30,704 | $29,560 | ||
Invoice | $30,343 | $29,553 | ||
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Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
Overall Rating | 7.8 /10 | 7.4 /10 | ||
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Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
Overall consumer rating | 4 / 5 stars | 4.3 / 5 stars | ||
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Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
Section Title | Features | Features | ||
Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
Navigation | optional | |||
Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
Adaptive cruise control | optional | standard | ||
Parking assistance | optional | |||
Upholstery | premium cloth | cloth | ||
Heated seats | optional | standard | ||
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | |||
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
Sunroof | optional | |||
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
Country of final assembly | United States | United States | ||
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
Engine power | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm | ||
Engine torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | ||
Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 2.5 l | ||
Engine configuration | inline 3 | flat 4 | ||
Transmission | 8-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | ||
Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/65R17 | ||
Wheel size | - | 17 X 7.0-in | ||
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 34 / 30 MPG | 26 / 32 / 28 MPG | ||
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | ||
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 400 / 503 miles | 481 / 592 miles | ||
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
Turning circle | N/A | 36.1 ft. | ||
Curb weight | 3,273 lb. | 3,641 lb. | ||
Ground Clearance | - | 8.7 in. | ||
Overall Width with Mirrors | 85.6 in. | 82.0 in. | ||
Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.1 in. | 73.0 in. | ||
Height | 66.0 in. | 66.1 in. | ||
Length | 180.1 in. | 191.1 in. | ||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in. | 108.1 in. | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
Cargo Space | 37.5 cu. ft. | 32.6 cu. ft. | ||
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 65.4 cu. ft. | 75.6 cu. ft. | ||
Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.1 in. | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 42.8 in. | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.6 in. | 58.1 in. | ||
Rear Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.1 in. | ||
Rear Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 39.5 in. | ||
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 57.4 in. | ||
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | $39,116 | ||
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | $0.52 | ||
Depreciation | Not Available | $10,732 | ||
Financing | Not Available | $5,614 | ||
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | $2,215 | ||
Fuel | Not Available | $7,826 | ||
Insurance | Not Available | $6,659 | ||
Maintenance | Not Available | $5,249 | ||
Repairs | Not Available | $821 | ||
Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
Interior | Space Gray, premium cloth Ebony, premium cloth | Slate Black, cloth | ||
Exterior | Oxford White Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | Crystal Black Silica Crystal White Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Abyss Blue Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic |