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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: $36,070

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,449

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
Trim3.6 VR6SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $29,095 $26,269 $28,321
Luxury #1 Package 3,250    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Xenon HID headlights 950    
AWD 1,950 1,750 1,750
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Luxury #1 Package 2,970    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 145 66 66
Navigation system 1,589 694 694
Xenon HID headlights 839    
AWD 1,900 1,632 1,632
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 8,135 7,005 4,910
Options (change) 7,443 6,285 4,390
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $40,145 $36,070 $36,175
Total Invoice $37,178 $33,449 $33,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year200720132013
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
Trim3.6 VR6SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$40,145$36,070$36,175
Adjustments for Features0-910-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$35,160$34,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$37,178$33,449$33,606
Adjustments for Features0-844-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,178$32,605$32,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720132013
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
Trim3.6 VR6SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,620$7,530$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-844-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072013
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.9 in
Length188.0 in178.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested265072%
Total Not Requested105528%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested67534%
Total Not Requested130066%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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