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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Passat V6 SE   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,993

Volkswagen Passat V6 SE   
Difference: $878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $29,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $24,587 $28,093 $32,601
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 345    
Cargo net 65 100 100
3.0L V6 1,195    
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696    
Remote start 293    
Cargo net 34 80 80
3.0L V6 1,088    
Options (change) 5,185 100 100
Options (change) 4,459 80 80
Destination 825 820 820
Total Price $32,380 $30,215 $34,915
Total Invoice $29,871 $28,993 $33,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,210
Model Year201220172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,380$30,215$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$27,785$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$29,871$28,993$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-2,332-4,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,871$26,661$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220172017
ModelEscapePassatPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
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$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,860$6,290$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,332-4,586

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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.3,481 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

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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