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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: $33,965

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,324

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,587 $36,669
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Cargo net 65  
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696 1,589
Cargo net 34  
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 6,770 2,210
Options (change) 5,912 1,933
Destination 825 690
Total Price $33,965 $42,100
Total Invoice $31,324 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,106
Model Year20122008
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$33,965$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,965$40,105
Total Invoice$31,324$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,324$37,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,810$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length174.7 in188.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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