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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: $9,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimSELTitanium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $17,180
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $16,107
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
All-weather floor mats 66 66 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,470 2,365 3,619
Options (change) 1,283 2,064 3,315
Destination 895 895 630
Total Price $30,535 $33,630 $21,429
Total Invoice $28,447 $31,280 $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: $3,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,560
Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimSELTitanium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4240hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,535$33,630$21,429
Adjustments for Features-5,190-7,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$26,315$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0
Total Invoice$28,447$31,280$20,052
Adjustments for Features-4,835-6,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,612$24,476$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$864$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeNew Beetle
TrimSELTitanium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,930$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$7,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,835-6,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in98.7 in
Length178.1 in161.1 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height66.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft327.2 ft3

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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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