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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: $24,470

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,525

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEscape
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280 $26,900
Base Invoice $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109 $25,049
Safety Package         595
Sunroof         585
Premium Package         3,995
Safety Package         506
Sunroof         498
Premium Package         3,396
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,175
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,400
Destination 820 820 820 820 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,470 $26,200 $31,940 $30,100 $30,090
Total Invoice $23,525 $25,186 $30,694 $28,929 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,037
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEscape
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S7M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$24,470$26,200$31,940$30,100$30,090
Adjustments for Features-95-2,870-2,970-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,375$23,330$28,970$28,255$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$1,045$0$5,640$4,925$0
Total Invoice$23,525$25,186$30,694$28,929$27,464
Adjustments for Features-91-2,759-2,854-1,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,434$22,427$27,840$27,156$27,464
Cost Above Minimum$1,007$0$5,413$4,729$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaEscape
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,465$7,240$7,340$6,215$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$2,870$2,970$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91-2,759-2,854-1,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162006
ModelJettaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.2 in
Length183.3 in174.9 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 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
15.7 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.766.3 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%

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