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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: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,370 $32,550
Base Invoice $24,587 $31,249
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Options (change) 4,775 0
Options (change) 4,132 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $31,970 $33,370
Total Invoice $29,544 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-19
Total Price$31,970$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$31,795
Total Invoice$29,544$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-1,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$30,555

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,535$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,514

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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