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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,455

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $7,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,654

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $6,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeVersaVersa
TrimXLTLimitedHybrid1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $26,505 $14,670 $18,590
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $24,879 $14,153 $17,923
Convenience Package 295        
Cargo Package 295 295      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295 240 240
Navigation system 2,695 2,395   700 700
Satellite radio 195 195      
Special Edition Package       770  
Floor mats       170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125  
Convenience Package 251        
Cargo Package 251 251      
Interior ambient lighting 251 251 251 172 172
Navigation system 2,291 2,036   607 607
Satellite radio 166 166      
Special Edition Package       700  
Floor mats       133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       109  
Options (change) 3,775 3,180 295 2,005 1,110
Options (change) 3,210 2,704 251 1,721 912
Destination 695 665 695 780 780
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $26,155 $28,260 $24,495 $17,455 $20,480
Total Invoice $24,134 $26,081 $22,825 $16,654 $19,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,432
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeVersaVersa
TrimXLTLimitedHybrid1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVTM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 490, 4180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$26,155$28,260$24,495$17,455$20,480
Adjustments for Features-2,220-3,395-7900-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,935$24,865$23,705$17,455$18,825
Cost Above Minimum$230$1,160$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$24,134$26,081$22,825$16,654$19,615
Adjustments for Features-2,048-3,133-7360-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,086$22,948$22,089$16,654$18,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$862$3$0$1,376

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeVersaVersa
TrimXLTLimitedHybrid1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000 $1000
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,015$3,410$2,620$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$3,395$790$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,048-3,133-7360-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in102.4 in
Length174.7 in169.1 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height67.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft350.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75No
Total Requested800107%
Total Not Requested-50-7%

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