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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimSELTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $30,193
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,180 3,085 1,100
Options (change) 4,587 2,692 1,056
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $34,245 $34,350 $33,370
Total Invoice $31,751 $31,908 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,548
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimSELTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,245$34,350$33,370
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,175$31,780$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$31,751$31,908$32,069
Adjustments for Features-1,919-2,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,832$29,521$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$311$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeBeetle
TrimSELTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,605$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,919-2,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in100.0 in
Length178.1 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

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

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