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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: $31,245

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,663

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLT3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,789 $27,513
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 2,695 1,800
Cargo net 65  
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750 1,950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
All-weather floor mats 47 145
Navigation system 2,291 1,589
Cargo net 34  
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592 1,900
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 7,065 6,685
Options (change) 6,149 6,147
Destination 725 630
Total Price $31,245 $37,265
Total Invoice $28,663 $34,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,058
Model Year20092006
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLT3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-17
Total Price$31,245$37,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$35,560
Total Invoice$28,663$34,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,663$32,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLT3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,569

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length174.7 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested186549%
Total Not Requested196551%

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