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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: $30,265

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,022

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $26,370 $33,080
Base Invoice $27,727 $24,587 $30,687
Navigation system 1,990 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 185 75  
Moon and Tune Package   895  
Full-size spare tire   105  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Navigation system 1,758 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 145 64  
Moon and Tune Package   761  
Full-size spare tire   89  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 2,175 3,070 2,395
Options (change) 1,903 2,610 2,036
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $32,565 $30,265 $36,300
Total Invoice $30,330 $28,022 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$32,565$30,265$36,300
Adjustments for Features0-690-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$29,575$34,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,035
Total Invoice$30,330$28,022$33,548
Adjustments for Features0-639-1,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$27,383$31,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,603

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$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  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,345$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-639-1,562

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,513 lb.3,255 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

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61559%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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