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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: $24,740

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,782

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelEscapeJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybridTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,655 $22,990 $22,895 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,198 $22,071 $21,979 $22,987
Safety Package 595      
Sunroof 585      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 1,995      
Premium Package   1,440    
Navigation Package   1,460    
Navigation system     1,255  
Safety Package 506      
Sunroof 498      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 1,796      
Premium Package   1,382    
Navigation Package   1,403    
Navigation system     1,206  
Options (change) 3,175 2,900 1,255 0
Options (change) 2,800 2,785 1,206 0
Destination 665 795 795 795
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $26,895 $26,685 $24,945 $24,740
Total Invoice $25,063 $25,651 $23,980 $23,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelEscapeJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybridTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,895$26,685$24,945$24,740
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,690-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$24,995$23,405$24,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$1,335
Total Invoice$25,063$25,651$23,980$23,782
Adjustments for Features-1,323-1,625-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,740$24,026$22,500$23,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0$1,282

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelEscapeJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybridTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,440$4,290$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,690$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,323-1,625-1,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072013
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in104.4 in
Length174.9 in182.2 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height69.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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