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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: $29,785

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,317

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,789 $31,600
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Navigation system 2,695  
Cargo net 65 95
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,010  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Navigation system 2,291  
Cargo net 34 69
Remote start 293  
3.0L V6 919  
Options (change) 5,605 95
Options (change) 4,803 69
Destination 725 770
Total Price $29,785 $33,815
Total Invoice $27,317 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$29,785$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$32,350
Total Invoice$27,317$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,317$31,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimXLTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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