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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: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $696

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $26,170
Base Invoice $24,293 $24,400
Navigation system 1,990 1,995
Cargo net 69 65
All-weather floor mats 185 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Limited Luxury Package   1,780
3.0L V6   1,195
Navigation system 1,758 1,696
Cargo net 55 34
All-weather floor mats 145 64
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Limited Luxury Package   1,514
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 4,644 5,110
Options (change) 4,205 4,396
Destination 700 825
Total Price $31,409 $32,105
Total Invoice $29,198 $29,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,409$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$31,790
Total Invoice$29,198$29,621
Adjustments for Features0-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$29,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,380$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length179.3 in174.7 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height59.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61559%
Total Not Requested42541%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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