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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $21,395
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $20,539
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Navigation system   795  
Sunroof     900
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Navigation system   694  
Sunroof     864
Options (change) 2,690 3,485 900
Options (change) 2,420 3,114 864
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $28,645 $32,990 $23,065
Total Invoice $26,713 $30,717 $22,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,268
Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,645$32,990$23,065
Adjustments for Features-2,085-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$26,250$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$310$0$0
Total Invoice$26,713$30,717$22,173
Adjustments for Features-1,944-6,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,769$24,441$22,173
Cost Above Minimum$328$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$9,655$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,944-6,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142011
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in104.4 in
Length178.1 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.5 ft3

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