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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: $29,805

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,339

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelEscapePassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $24,879 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Sunroof 995      
Premium Package 1,195      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Remote start 425      
Sunroof 846      
Premium Package 1,016      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Remote start 361      
Options (change) 5,605 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,765 0 0 0
Destination 695 795 795 795
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,805 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $27,339 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,372
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelEscapePassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,805$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-1,315-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,805$29,905$32,395$32,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$27,339$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,262-1,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,339$28,711$31,097$31,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelEscapePassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,330$4,330$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$1,315$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,262-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length174.7 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%

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