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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,290

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,390

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $19,995
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $19,195
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 585  
3.0L V6 855      
Sunroof Package       2,500
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 498  
3.0L V6 778      
Sunroof Package       2,400
Options (change) 2,185 1,330 1,180 2,500
Options (change) 1,910 1,132 1,004 2,400
Destination 615 615 615 795
Total Price $25,335 $26,130 $26,725 $23,290
Total Invoice $23,517 $24,241 $24,790 $22,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $763
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,335$26,130$26,725$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,780-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$25,605$24,945$23,275
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0
Total Invoice$23,517$24,241$24,790$22,390
Adjustments for Features0-487-1,651-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,517$23,754$23,139$22,376
Cost Above Minimum$378$615$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTXLT SportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,545$4,800$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,780$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-487-1,651-14

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelEscapeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in99.9 in
Length174.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height69.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

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