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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $26,995
Technology Package 1,495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Lighting Package   1,195
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 1,305  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Lighting Package   1,028
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,065 2,130
Options (change) 2,676 1,783
Destination 895 995
Total Price $33,205 $30,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,955
Model Year20152021
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,205$30,120
Adjustments for Features-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$30,120

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152021
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,230$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152021
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length178.1 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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