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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: $31,340

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,143

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $26,065
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $24,293
Convenience Package 1,395    
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,300
Navigation system 795 795 1,990
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Convenience Package 1,217    
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305 1,148
Navigation system 694 694 1,758
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Options (change) 6,285 3,695 4,575
Options (change) 5,558 3,298 4,150
Destination 895 895 700
Total Price $32,240 $33,200 $31,340
Total Invoice $29,851 $30,901 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,346
Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,240$33,200$31,340
Adjustments for Features-1,810-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,430$29,865$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$565$0$0
Total Invoice$29,851$30,901$29,143
Adjustments for Features-1,676-3,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,175$27,797$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$378$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142009
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,705$5,230$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,676-3,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142009
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length178.1 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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