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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: $35,845

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,652

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $5,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $29,505
Base Invoice $36,669 $27,664
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 795
Heated front seats 225  
Cargo cover   135
2.0L I4   1,195
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 70
Navigation system 1,589 742
Heated front seats 199  
Cargo cover   126
2.0L I4   1,121
AWD   1,639
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 2,210 5,445
Options (change) 1,933 5,093
Destination 690 895
Total Price $42,100 $35,845
Total Invoice $39,292 $33,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,034
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,100$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,100$34,360
Total Invoice$39,292$33,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,292$32,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatEscape
TrimVR6Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,895$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,394

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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