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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: $29,190

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,869

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $30,570 $33,080 $25,795
Base Invoice $24,587 $28,409 $30,687 $24,763
Navigation system 1,995     800
Moon and Tune Package 895      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695 2,395  
Sunroof   795    
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Navigation system 1,696     768
Moon and Tune Package 761      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291 2,036  
Sunroof   676    
Panoramic sunroof       1,728
Options (change) 2,890 3,490 2,395 2,600
Options (change) 2,457 2,967 2,036 2,496
Destination 825 825 825 795
Total Price $30,085 $34,885 $36,300 $29,190
Total Invoice $27,869 $32,201 $33,548 $28,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,570
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionA6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,085$34,885$36,300$29,190
Adjustments for Features-1,495-645-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,590$34,240$33,655$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$5,065$0
Total Invoice$27,869$32,201$33,548$28,054
Adjustments for Features-1,385-595-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,484$31,606$31,104$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,122$4,620$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50 $50 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$5,760$4,910$6,910$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$645$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,385-595-2,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122013
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

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
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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