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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $33,080 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,587 $30,687 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 1,995      
Moon and Tune Package 895      
Full-size spare tire 105      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Navigation system 1,696      
Moon and Tune Package 761      
Full-size spare tire 89      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 2,995 2,395 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,546 2,036 2,193 2,193
Destination 825 825 770 770
Total Price $30,190 $36,300 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $27,958 $33,548 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,161
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA6CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,190$36,300$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-1,995-3,070-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,195$33,230$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,035$0$2,100
Total Invoice$27,958$33,548$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-1,848-2,837-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,110$30,711$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,601$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225 $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,635$4,415$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$3,070$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,848-2,837-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,255 lb.3,229 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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