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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: $25,335

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,517

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPassatEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $22,535 $24,185 $24,930
Base Invoice $26,861 $20,992 $22,494 $23,171
Safety Package   595 595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150  
Sunroof   585 585 585
3.0L V6   855    
Safety Package   506 506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128  
Sunroof   498 498 498
3.0L V6   778    
Options (change) 0 2,185 1,330 1,180
Options (change) 0 1,910 1,132 1,004
Destination 750 615 615 615
Total Price $29,505 $25,335 $26,130 $26,725
Total Invoice $27,611 $23,517 $24,241 $24,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,763
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPassatEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,505$25,335$26,130$26,725
Adjustments for Features-2,8950-525-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,610$25,335$25,605$24,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$660$0
Total Invoice$27,611$23,517$24,241$24,790
Adjustments for Features-2,7090-487-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,902$23,517$23,754$23,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$615$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelPassatEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimKomfortXLTXLT SportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control$400   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0  $0
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
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$350
White-letter tires  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,090$2,195$2,720$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0$525$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7090-487-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102006
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.2 in
Length188.0 in174.9 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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