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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,165

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,640

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeRoutanRoutan
TrimXLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,455 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $21,789 $36,337 $42,465
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Navigation system 2,695    
Cargo net 65    
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Remote start 345    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
3.0L V6 1,010    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Navigation system 2,291    
Cargo net 34    
Engine-block heater 30 66 66
Remote start 293    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
3.0L V6 919    
Options (change) 5,985 75 75
Options (change) 5,126 66 66
Destination 725 820 820
Total Price $30,165 $38,785 $45,175
Total Invoice $27,640 $37,223 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeRoutanRoutan
TrimXLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,165$38,785$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,690-9,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$33,095$35,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$27,640$37,223$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,461-9,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,640$31,762$34,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200920122012
ModelEscapeRoutanRoutan
TrimXLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,465$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,690$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,461-9,011

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in121.2 in
Length174.7 in202.5 in
Width71.1 in76.9 in
Height67.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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