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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: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,044

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $32,045
Base Invoice $24,293 $30,602
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 995
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 119
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 945
Cargo cover   128
Options (change) 3,475 1,255
Options (change) 3,051 1,192
Destination 700 995
Total Price $30,240 $34,295
Total Invoice $28,044 $32,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,670
Model Year20092018
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,240$34,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$27,585
Total Invoice$28,044$32,789
Adjustments for Features0-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$26,374

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$695$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,415

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092018
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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