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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,250 $33,995
Base Invoice $27,935 $32,601
Technology Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Adaptive cruise control 595  
2.0L I4 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Adaptive cruise control 565  
2.0L I4 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,175 375
Options (change) 5,872 300
Destination 895 820
Total Price $36,320 $35,190
Total Invoice $34,702 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20172017
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,320$35,190
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$35,190
Total Invoice$34,702$33,721
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,872$33,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
ModelEscapePassat
TrimTitaniumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$6,355$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
ModelEscapePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length178.1 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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