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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSEXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,670 $26,170 $30,570 $33,080
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,035 $24,400 $28,404 $30,687
iPod integration 199 199        
Heated front seats 225          
Sunroof 1,000       795  
Sun and SYNC Package     995      
Cargo Package     295      
Moon and Tune Package       895    
iPod integration 176 176        
Heated front seats 199          
Sunroof 883       676  
Sun and SYNC Package     846      
Cargo Package     251      
Moon and Tune Package       761    
Options (change) 1,424 199 1,290 895 795 0
Options (change) 1,258 176 1,097 761 676 0
Destination 650 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $26,785 $27,890 $32,190 $33,905
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $24,957 $25,986 $29,905 $31,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSEXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6A6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4320, 780, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,549$21,374$26,785$27,890$32,190$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,380-4,655-3,630-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$23,405$23,235$28,560$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$170$0$5,325$5,040
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$24,957$25,986$29,905$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-3,149-4,337-3,372-5,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$21,808$21,649$26,533$26,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$159$0$4,884$4,630

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSEXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50 $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150    
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Total Value of Features$1,290$2,540$4,670$5,945$4,920$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,380$4,655$3,630$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-3,149-4,337-3,372-5,233

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
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
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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