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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: $32,375

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,850

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,400 $31,600
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Remote start 345  
Cargo net 65 95
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Remote start 293  
Cargo net 34 69
Options (change) 5,380 95
Options (change) 4,625 69
Destination 825 770
Total Price $32,375 $33,815
Total Invoice $29,850 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,282
Model Year20112012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,375$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$33,495
Total Invoice$29,850$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,850$32,132

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedV6 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$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
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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