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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: $31,645

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $10,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $23,455
Base Invoice $36,669 $21,789
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Navigation system 1,800 2,695
iPod integration 0  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Cargo net   65
Full-size spare tire   105
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
All-weather floor mats 145 47
Navigation system 1,589 2,291
iPod integration 0  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Cargo net   34
Full-size spare tire   89
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,985 7,465
Options (change) 1,734 6,489
Destination 690 725
Total Price $41,875 $31,645
Total Invoice $39,093 $29,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,439
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$41,875$31,645
Adjustments for Features-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$31,645
Total Invoice$39,093$29,003
Adjustments for Features-2,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,442$29,003

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,280$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,997 lb.3,529 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested048%
Total Not Requested052%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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