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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: $27,400

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,246

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimTDIXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $23,200 $20,229 $22,712
All-weather floor mats 225 75 75
Navigation system 1,790 2,695 2,395
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Convenience Package   295  
Cargo Package   295 295
Sun and Satellite Package   545 545
Full-size spare tire   105 105
3.0L V6   1,010  
All-weather floor mats 175 57 57
Navigation system 1,581 2,291 2,036
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Convenience Package   251  
Cargo Package   251 251
Sun and Satellite Package   464 464
Full-size spare tire   89 89
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 4,415 5,020 3,415
Options (change) 4,003 4,322 2,897
Destination 750 695 665
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,480 $27,400 $28,495
Total Invoice $26,653 $25,246 $26,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $685
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimTDIXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$28,480$27,400$28,495
Adjustments for Features-8300-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$27,400$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$26,653$25,246$26,274
Adjustments for Features-7770-1,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,876$25,246$25,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimTDIXLTLimited
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  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$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$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,170$4,340$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7770-1,083

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
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.3,387 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested28055%
Total Not Requested22545%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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