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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: $28,875

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,821

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,222 $23,995 $28,795
Package 203A 1,985    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,900  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Package 203A 1,686    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,784  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 3,180 4,000 1,100
Options (change) 2,774 3,840 1,056
Destination 825 820 795
Total Price $28,875 $29,815 $31,890
Total Invoice $26,821 $28,655 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,555
Model Year201220142014
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,875$29,815$31,890
Adjustments for Features-9600-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,915$29,815$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$26,821$28,655$30,646
Adjustments for Features-8920-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,929$28,655$28,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014
ModelEscapeBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,320$3,360$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-2,162

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,104 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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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