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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,721 $27,664
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900 795 795
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Convenience Package   795  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864 742 742
Rear spoiler 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 70 70
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Convenience Package   741  
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 4,660 4,355 3,560
Options (change) 4,373 4,069 3,328
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $29,175 $30,550 $33,960
Total Invoice $27,938 $28,685 $31,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,175$30,550$33,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$28,415$28,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30
Total Invoice$27,938$28,685$31,887
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-5,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$26,680$26,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaEscapeEscape
TrimGLISETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,775$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,005-5,178

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in105.9 in
Length182.2 in178.1 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.567.8 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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested115078%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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