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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: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,699

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $24,415
Base Invoice $22,795 $22,712
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system 900 2,395
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Limited Luxury Package   795
Full-size spare tire   105
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 57
Navigation system 864 2,036
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Limited Luxury Package   676
Full-size spare tire   89
Options (change) 4,285 3,915
Options (change) 4,073 3,322
Destination 770 665
Total Price $28,800 $28,995
Total Invoice $27,638 $26,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,251
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$28,800$28,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$27,570
Total Invoice$27,638$26,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$25,387

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaEscape
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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$3,265$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
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.3,387 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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