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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,400 $22,795
Navigation system 1,995 900
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.0L V6 1,195  
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,696 864
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
3.0L V6 1,088  
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,150 4,285
Options (change) 4,451 4,073
Destination 825 770
Total Price $32,145 $28,800
Total Invoice $29,676 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year20112012
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,145$28,800
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$28,800
Total Invoice$29,676$27,638
Adjustments for Features-2,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,603$27,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelEscapeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,060$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.4 in
Length174.7 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height67.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.5 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%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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