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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,250 $32,550
Base Invoice $27,935 $31,249
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
2.0L I4 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Navigation system 755  
Cargo cover 128  
2.0L I4 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,720 130
Options (change) 3,540 100
Destination 895 820
Total Price $33,865 $33,500
Total Invoice $32,370 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,495
Model Year20172017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,865$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,500
Total Invoice$32,370$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,674$32,169

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,755$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft329.9 ft3

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