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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,910

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,834

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleEscape
TrimTurboXLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $24,670
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,035
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Package 203A   2,220
3.0L V6   1,195
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Package 203A   1,886
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 5,700 3,415
Options (change) 5,472 2,974
Destination 770 825
Total Price $29,865 $28,910
Total Invoice $28,701 $26,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,540
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleEscape
TrimTurboXLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,865$28,910
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$28,910
Total Invoice$28,701$26,834
Adjustments for Features-3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,374$26,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleEscape
TrimTurboXLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,610$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in103.1 in
Length168.4 in174.7 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested237590%
Total Not Requested25010%

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