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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
TrimTurboSELTitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,269 $28,321
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 6,700 5,180 3,085
Options (change) 6,332 4,587 2,692
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $30,865 $34,245 $34,350
Total Invoice $29,561 $31,751 $31,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
TrimTurboSELTitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$30,865$34,245$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,620-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$30,625$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$29,561$31,751$31,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,356-3,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$28,395$28,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
TrimTurboSELTitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,835$7,455$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,356-3,827

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in105.9 in
Length168.4 in178.1 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft367.8 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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested165084%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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