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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: $32,380

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,265 $26,370
Base Invoice $32,860 $24,587
Cargo net 95 65
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Remote start   345
Cargo net 69 34
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Remote start   293
Options (change) 95 5,185
Options (change) 69 4,459
Destination 820 825
Total Price $35,180 $32,380
Total Invoice $33,749 $29,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,180$32,380
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$32,380
Total Invoice$33,749$29,871
Adjustments for Features-1,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,507$29,871

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,415$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2420

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.6 in174.7 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.966.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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