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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: $25,715

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,719

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
Trim1.8TXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $19,483 $20,229 $22,712
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600    
Cargo Package   295 295
Sun and Satellite Package   545 545
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
Navigation system   2,695 2,395
3.0L V6   1,010  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416    
Cargo Package   251 251
Sun and Satellite Package   464 464
Interior ambient lighting   251 251
Navigation system   2,291 2,036
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 4,600 4,840 3,530
Options (change) 4,416 4,176 3,002
Destination 820 695 665
Total Price $25,715 $27,220 $28,610
Total Invoice $24,719 $25,100 $26,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $581
Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
Trim1.8TXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,715$27,220$28,610
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$26,445$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$24,719$25,100$26,379
Adjustments for Features0-715-2,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,719$24,385$24,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetleEscapeEscape
Trim1.8TXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,860$3,635$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-715-2,241

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in103.1 in
Length168.4 in174.7 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,948 lb.3,387 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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