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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $4,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatPassatEscape
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $26,505
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $24,879
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Premium Package     1,195
Sunroof     995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Interior ambient lighting     295
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Premium Package     1,016
Sunroof     846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Interior ambient lighting     251
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 5,180
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 4,404
Destination 690 690 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $34,015 $41,915 $29,380
Total Invoice $31,700 $39,147 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatPassatEscape
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$34,015$41,915$29,380
Adjustments for Features-2,385-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,630$37,125$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$31,700$39,147$26,978
Adjustments for Features-2,223-4,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,477$34,673$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,196$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatPassatEscape
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$7,530$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,223-4,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.1 in
Length188.0 in174.7 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested183092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%

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