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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $33,080 $17,180
Base Invoice $23,222 $30,687 $16,107
Package 203A 1,985    
All-weather floor mats 75   99
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Package 203A 1,686    
All-weather floor mats 64   64
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 2,060 0 3,619
Options (change) 1,750 0 3,315
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $27,755 $33,905 $21,429
Total Invoice $25,797 $31,512 $20,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,059
Model Year201220122006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionA6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,755$33,905$21,429
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$29,940$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,075$0
Total Invoice$25,797$31,512$20,052
Adjustments for Features-2,686-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,111$27,827$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,716$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTHybrid Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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 
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,880$915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,686-3,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested57522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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