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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,023

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimXLTXLT SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,065
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $24,293
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
3.0L V6 855    
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
3.0L V6 778    
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 2,780 1,925 2,400
Options (change) 2,416 1,638 2,247
Destination 615 615 700
Total Price $25,930 $26,725 $29,165
Total Invoice $24,023 $24,747 $27,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year200620062009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimXLTXLT SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,930$26,725$29,165
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$26,200$26,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$24,023$24,747$27,240
Adjustments for Features0-486-2,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,023$24,261$24,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimXLTXLT SportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,245$3,770$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-2,751

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length174.9 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height69.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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