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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: $33,960

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $26,170
Base Invoice $36,669 $24,400
All-weather floor mats 185 75
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,780
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,195
Full-size spare tire   105
Cargo net   65
All-weather floor mats 145 64
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,514
AWD   1,593
3.0L V6   1,088
Full-size spare tire   89
Cargo net   34
Options (change) 2,210 6,965
Options (change) 1,933 6,078
Destination 690 825
Total Price $42,100 $33,960
Total Invoice $39,292 $31,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,104
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Limited
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$42,100$33,960
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,080$33,960
Total Invoice$39,292$31,303
Adjustments for Features-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$31,303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,805$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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