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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: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $696

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,170 $26,065
Base Invoice $24,400 $24,293
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
Navigation system 1,995 1,990
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 185
3.0L V6 1,195  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
Navigation system 1,696 1,758
Cargo net 34 55
All-weather floor mats 64 145
3.0L V6 1,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 5,110 4,644
Options (change) 4,396 4,205
Destination 825 700
Total Price $32,105 $31,409
Total Invoice $29,621 $29,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132
Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,105$31,409
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$31,409
Total Invoice$29,621$29,198
Adjustments for Features-2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,330$29,198

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61559%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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