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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: $30,265

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,022

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $33,080 $29,690
Base Invoice $24,587 $30,687 $27,727
Moon and Tune Package 895    
Navigation system 1,995   1,990
Full-size spare tire 105    
All-weather floor mats 75   185
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395  
Moon and Tune Package 761    
Navigation system 1,696   1,758
Full-size spare tire 89    
All-weather floor mats 64   145
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036  
Options (change) 3,070 2,395 2,175
Options (change) 2,610 2,036 1,903
Destination 825 825 700
Total Price $30,265 $36,300 $32,565
Total Invoice $28,022 $33,548 $30,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/45-17
Total Price$30,265$36,300$32,565
Adjustments for Features-690-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$34,610$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,035$0
Total Invoice$28,022$33,548$30,330
Adjustments for Features-639-1,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,383$31,986$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,603$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122009
ModelEscapeEscapePassat
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Full-size spare tire$225 $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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 air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,345$5,345$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-639-1,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,255 lb.3,513 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

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61559%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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