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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $26,370
Base Invoice $22,795 $24,587
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system 900 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Full-size spare tire   105
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Navigation system 864 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Full-size spare tire   89
Options (change) 4,285 4,955
Options (change) 4,073 4,285
Destination 770 825
Total Price $28,800 $32,150
Total Invoice $27,638 $29,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year20122012
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$28,800$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$29,880
Total Invoice$27,638$29,697
Adjustments for Features0-2,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$27,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,097

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,369 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

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