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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: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTLimited1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $21,350
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $20,497
Convenience Package 295    
Cargo Package 295 295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
3.0L V6 1,010    
Convenience Package 251    
Cargo Package 251 251  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Interior ambient lighting 251 251  
3.0L V6 919    
Options (change) 2,090 785 0
Options (change) 1,838 668 0
Destination 695 665 820
Total Price $24,470 $25,865 $22,170
Total Invoice $22,762 $24,045 $21,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year200820082016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTLimited1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,470$25,865$22,170
Adjustments for Features-230-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$24,260$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$22,762$24,045$21,317
Adjustments for Features-214-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,548$22,553$21,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimXLTLimited1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,740$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-1,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in100.0 in
Length174.7 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested35069%
Total Not Requested15531%
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%

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