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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $24,870 $33,080
Base Invoice $16,107 $23,222 $30,687
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 75  
Satellite radio 375    
Package 203A   1,985  
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 64  
Satellite radio 331    
Package 203A   1,686  
Options (change) 3,619 2,060 0
Options (change) 3,315 1,750 0
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $21,429 $27,755 $33,905
Total Invoice $20,052 $25,797 $31,512

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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: $3,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,059
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$21,429$27,755$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$24,865$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,075
Total Invoice$20,052$25,797$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-2,686-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$23,111$27,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,716

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleEscapeEscape
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
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
Total Value of Features$915$3,805$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,686-3,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in103.1 in
Length161.1 in174.7 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height59.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested57522%

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