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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,023

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $24,293 $20,992 $22,494
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 2,400 2,780 1,925
Options (change) 2,247 2,416 1,638
Destination 700 615 615
Total Price $29,165 $25,930 $26,725
Total Invoice $27,240 $24,023 $24,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,165$25,930$26,725
Adjustments for Features-2,9450-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,220$25,930$26,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$27,240$24,023$24,747
Adjustments for Features-2,7510-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,489$24,023$24,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$3,245$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7510-486

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092006
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.2 in
Length179.3 in174.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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