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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,415 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,712 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Cargo Package 295      
Limited Luxury Package 795      
Sun and Satellite Package 545      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Cargo Package 251      
Limited Luxury Package 676      
Sun and Satellite Package 464      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,635 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,391 185 185 185
Destination 665 850 850 850
Total Price $26,715 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $24,768 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,715$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-9150-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,800$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$24,768$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-8480-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,920$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,300$4,875$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8480-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,012 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 Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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