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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,455 $23,395
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Cargo cover 128  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 1,130 5,600
Options (change) 1,073 5,276
Destination 1,245 770
Total Price $38,830 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,727
Model Year20212012
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,830$29,765
Adjustments for Features-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$29,765

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212012
ModelEscapeBeetle
TrimTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,205$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5400

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212012
ModelEscapeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in99.9 in
Length180.5 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.4 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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