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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,815

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,975

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $1,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $20,995
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $20,155
Convenience Package 295    
Cargo Package 295 295  
3.0L V6 1,010    
Convenience Package 251    
Cargo Package 251 251  
3.0L V6 919    
Options (change) 1,600 295 0
Options (change) 1,421 251 0
Destination 695 665 820
Total Price $23,980 $25,375 $21,815
Total Invoice $22,345 $23,628 $20,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $461
Model Year200820082014
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,980$25,375$21,815
Adjustments for Features-975-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,005$23,025$21,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$22,345$23,628$20,975
Adjustments for Features-909-2,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$21,440$20,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200820082014
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$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$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,240$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-909-2,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082014
ModelEscapeJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,228 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 XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested30560%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

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