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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: $29,785

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,317

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $23,455
Base Invoice $35,325 $21,789
Cargo net 100 65
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Navigation system   2,695
Remote start   345
3.0L V6   1,010
Cargo net 80 34
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Navigation system   2,291
Remote start   293
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 100 5,605
Options (change) 80 4,803
Destination 820 725
Total Price $37,755 $29,785
Total Invoice $36,225 $27,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,055
Model Year20162009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,755$29,785
Adjustments for Features-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$29,785
Total Invoice$36,225$27,317
Adjustments for Features-5,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,372$27,317

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162009
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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