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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $29,645 $31,975 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $27,422 $29,542 $16,381 $19,538
Cargo Package 295 295        
Sun and SYNC Package 745          
Moon and Tune Package   745        
Sunroof     795   1,000  
iPod integration         199 199
Heated front seats         225  
Cargo Package 251 251        
Sun and SYNC Package 633          
Moon and Tune Package   633        
Sunroof     676   883  
iPod integration         176 176
Heated front seats         199  
Options (change) 1,040 1,040 795 0 1,424 199
Options (change) 884 884 676 0 1,258 176
Destination 725 725 725 725 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $25,220 $26,685 $28,165 $29,700 $19,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $23,398 $24,732 $25,823 $27,267 $18,289 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 480, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,220$26,685$28,165$29,700$19,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-3,275-4,525-3,525-5,4250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$22,160$24,640$24,275$19,549$20,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$2,695$2,330$0$575
Total Invoice$23,398$24,732$25,823$27,267$18,289$20,364
Adjustments for Features-3,038-4,194-3,232-4,9810-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,360$20,538$22,591$22,286$18,289$19,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$178$2,231$1,926$0$884

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000    
CVT  $1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 $50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150$150
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Purse holder $0    
Roof rack$300$300 $300  
Roof rails  $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Interior air filter    $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325  
CD player$125 $125 $125$125
iPod integration    $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,940$4,940$6,840$1,415$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$4,525$3,525$5,425$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,038-4,194-3,232-4,9810-1,191

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in98.7 in
Length174.7 in161.1 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height67.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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