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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,454

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,997

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $16,107 $20,992 $22,494
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
CD changer, remote 499    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
CD changer, remote 340    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 3,644 2,780 1,925
Options (change) 3,260 2,416 1,638
Destination 630 615 615
Total Price $21,454 $25,930 $26,725
Total Invoice $19,997 $24,023 $24,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,002
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$21,454$25,930$26,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,454$24,825$25,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$19,997$24,023$24,747
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-1,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,997$22,999$23,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTXLT Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,720$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-1,509

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in103.2 in
Length161.1 in174.9 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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