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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: $32,380

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapePassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $34,265
Base Invoice $24,587 $32,860
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Remote start 345  
Cargo net 65 95
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Remote start 293  
Cargo net 34 69
Options (change) 5,185 95
Options (change) 4,459 69
Destination 825 820
Total Price $32,380 $35,180
Total Invoice $29,871 $33,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year20122014
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$32,380$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$33,885
Total Invoice$29,871$33,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,871$32,507

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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
Remote app $25
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 
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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 audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61559%
Total Not Requested42541%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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