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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Navigation system 795 795 900
Convenience Package 795    
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
All-weather floor mats 70 70 185
Navigation system 742 742 864
Convenience Package 741    
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,355 3,560 4,660
Options (change) 4,069 3,328 4,373
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $30,550 $33,960 $29,175
Total Invoice $28,685 $31,887 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year201620162012
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,550$33,960$29,175
Adjustments for Features-2,135-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$28,445$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$28,685$31,887$27,938
Adjustments for Features-2,005-5,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,680$26,709$27,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162012
ModelEscapeEscapeJetta
TrimSETitaniumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$9,155$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,005-5,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
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.3,157 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested115078%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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