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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: $24,740

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,782

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelJettaJettaJettaEscape
TrimTDI2.5L SELGLIHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,990 $22,895 $23,945 $26,900
Base Invoice $22,071 $21,979 $22,987 $25,049
Premium Package 1,440      
Navigation Package 1,460      
Navigation system   1,255    
Safety Package       595
Sunroof       585
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       1,995
Premium Package 1,382      
Navigation Package 1,403      
Navigation system   1,206    
Safety Package       506
Sunroof       498
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       1,796
Options (change) 2,900 1,255 0 3,175
Options (change) 2,785 1,206 0 2,800
Destination 795 795 795 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $26,685 $24,945 $24,740 $28,090
Total Invoice $25,651 $23,980 $23,782 $25,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelJettaJettaJettaEscape
TrimTDI2.5L SELGLIHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$26,685$24,945$24,740$28,090
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,5400-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$23,405$24,740$26,670
Cost Above Minimum$1,590$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$25,651$23,980$23,782$25,864
Adjustments for Features-1,625-1,4800-1,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$22,500$23,782$24,557
Cost Above Minimum$1,526$0$1,282$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelJettaJettaJettaEscape
TrimTDI2.5L SELGLIHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manual $0  
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,290$2,750$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$1,540$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,625-1,4800-1,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132006
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.2 in
Length182.2 in174.9 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.566.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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