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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,090

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720202020
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,650 $25,845 $31,095
Safety Package 595    
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Sunroof 585    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Safety Package 506    
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Sunroof 498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Options (change) 2,275 325 0
Options (change) 1,935 270 0
Destination 665 920 920
Total Price $27,590 $27,090 $32,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,085
Model Year200720202020
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG23/34 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,590$27,090$32,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$25,100$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720202020
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
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
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,475$6,465$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87-211

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072020
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.4 in
Length174.9 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height69.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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