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Side-by-side guide

Ultimate vs The Rutledge

Ultimate and The Rutledge are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

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Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecUltimateThe Rutledge
Starting price$148,720$159,000
Square feet720 sq ftN/A
Bedrooms4N/A
Bathrooms21.5
Sleeps22
LoftN/AYes
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationTrailerPermanent Foundation
BuilderescapeWind River Built

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Ultimate if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You want more bathroom capacity.
  • You prefer the trailer setup.

Choose The Rutledge if:

  • You prefer the permanent foundation setup.
  • You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.
Ultimate

$148,720

Ultimate

escape

720 sq ft4 bd2 baSleeps 2

Key differences

  • Ultimate starts about $10,280 lower than The Rutledge.
  • Ultimate and The Rutledge come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Ultimate

Ultimate Pros

  • • Lower starting price by about $10,280.
  • • Includes more bathroom capacity.

Ultimate Cons

  • • Uses a different foundation setup, which may change how it fits your site or delivery plan.
  • • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

The Rutledge

The Rutledge Pros

  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

The Rutledge Cons

  • • Higher starting price by about $10,280.
  • • Includes less bathroom capacity.
  • • Uses a different foundation setup, which may change how it fits your site or delivery plan.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Ultimate is built by escape, while The Rutledge comes from Wind River Built. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

View escapeView Wind River Built

Related alternatives

If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

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CLASSIC KING XL
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ONE XL
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Tiny Home by escape, 388 sq ft, starting around $93,540.

TRAVELER XL
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Tiny Home by escape, 344 sq ft, starting around $103,020.