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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: $30,240

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,044

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $24,293 $24,115 $27,935
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,495 1,495
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,758 755 755
All-weather floor mats 145 71 71
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,420 1,420
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Options (change) 3,475 6,785 3,795
Options (change) 3,051 6,451 3,611
Destination 700 895 895
Total Price $30,240 $32,930 $33,940
Total Invoice $28,044 $31,461 $32,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,240$32,930$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-5,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$28,695$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$28,044$31,461$32,441
Adjustments for Features0-4,046-5,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$27,415$26,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimSELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app $75 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,020$5,255$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,046-5,458

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092017
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length179.3 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height59.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested127578%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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