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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,510

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,951

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $2,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatEscape
Trim3.6 VR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $32,045
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,602
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
All-weather floor mats 185 125
AWD 1,950 1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
All-weather floor mats 145 119
AWD 1,900 1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 9,185 2,470
Options (change) 8,431 2,354
Destination 630 995
Total Price $39,765 $35,510
Total Invoice $36,574 $33,951

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,457
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatEscape
Trim3.6 VR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,765$35,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$31,500
Total Invoice$36,574$33,951
Adjustments for Features0-3,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,574$30,117

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatEscape
Trim3.6 VR6Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,445$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,834

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.9 in
Length188.2 in178.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.268.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested390074%
Total Not Requested138026%

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