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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $30,570 $33,080 $17,915
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $28,409 $30,687 $17,040
Cargo Package 295        
Sun and SYNC Package 995        
Moon and Tune Package   895      
Sunroof     795   1,000
Satellite radio         375
Cargo Package 251        
Sun and SYNC Package 846        
Moon and Tune Package   761      
Sunroof     676   883
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 1,290 895 795 0 1,375
Options (change) 1,097 761 676 0 1,214
Destination 825 825 825 825 700
Total Price $26,985 $28,090 $32,190 $33,905 $19,990
Total Invoice $25,144 $26,173 $29,910 $31,512 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,985$28,090$32,190$33,905$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,580-3,705-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$23,510$28,485$28,200$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$170$0$4,975$4,690$0
Total Invoice$25,144$26,173$29,910$31,512$18,954
Adjustments for Features-3,080-4,267-3,443-5,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,064$21,906$26,467$26,210$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$158$0$4,561$4,304$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
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
Interior air filter    $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$4,495$5,770$4,895$6,895$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,580$3,705$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,080-4,267-3,443-5,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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
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 Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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