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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleEscape
TrimCoastSEDuneLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $26,370
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $24,587
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Limited Luxury Package       1,585
3.0L V6       1,195
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Limited Luxury Package       1,348
3.0L V6       1,088
Options (change) 235 235 235 2,780
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,436
Destination 850 850 850 825
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $29,975
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $27,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,091
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleEscape
TrimCoastSEDuneLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$27,848
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$26,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleEscape
TrimCoastSEDuneLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,150$4,325$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,012 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
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested70033%

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