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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: $27,305

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,920 $29,645 $31,975 $26,995
Moon and Tune Package 745      
Limited Luxury Package 795      
Cargo net 65     100
All-weather floor mats 55     235
Sunroof   795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Moon and Tune Package 633      
Limited Luxury Package 676      
Cargo net 34     80
All-weather floor mats 47     185
Sunroof   676    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 1,660 795 0 660
Options (change) 1,390 676 0 535
Destination 725 725 725 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 -3,000 0
Total Price $27,305 $28,165 $29,700 $28,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,181
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 780, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$27,305$28,165$29,700$28,650
Adjustments for Features-1,7900-1,900-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$28,165$27,800$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$2,285$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092021
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 $50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$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$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Purse holder$0   
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$4,755$2,965$4,865$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0$1,900$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6540-1,744-127

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length174.7 in193.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,326 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 Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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