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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJettaEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $23,455 $24,920 $29,645 $31,975
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $21,789 $23,123 $27,422 $29,542
Sunroof 900       795  
Navigation Package   1,200        
Sun and SYNC Package     745      
Full-size spare tire     105 105    
Navigation system     2,695 2,395    
Moon and Tune Package       745    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,695 2,395
Sunroof 864       676  
Navigation Package   1,152        
Sun and SYNC Package     633      
Full-size spare tire     89 89    
Navigation system     2,291 2,036    
Moon and Tune Package       633    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,291 2,036
Options (change) 900 1,200 3,545 3,245 3,490 2,395
Options (change) 864 1,152 3,013 2,758 2,967 2,036
Destination 770 770 725 725 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,000 -3,000
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $27,725 $28,890 $30,860 $32,095
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $25,527 $26,606 $28,114 $29,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,812
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJettaEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6A6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 7320, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,065$24,965$27,725$28,890$30,860$32,095
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,675-2,725-2,000-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,815$26,050$26,165$28,860$28,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$115$2,810$2,345
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$25,527$26,606$28,114$29,303
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,542-2,510-1,822-3,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$23,853$23,985$24,096$26,292$25,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$111$2,307$1,940

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJettaEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50 $50
Proximity key$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150    
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Purse holder   $0  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rack     $300
Roof rails  $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Heated front seats$200$200   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,265$3,790$4,840$4,115$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,675$2,725$2,000$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,542-2,510-1,822-3,378

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.1 in
Length182.2 in174.7 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.566.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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