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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: $27,575

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,930 $26,345 $30,745
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Safety Package 595    
Sunroof 585    
Floor mats   235 235
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Safety Package 506    
Sunroof 498    
Floor mats   185 185
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 2,275 235 235
Options (change) 1,935 185 185
Destination 615 995 995
Total Price $27,820 $27,575 $31,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,666
Model Year200620212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,820$27,575$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$24,895$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,730$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-115-125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062021
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in105.7 in
Length174.9 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height69.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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