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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: $5,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $26,370
Base Invoice $35,325 $24,587
Cargo net 100 65
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   345
3.0L V6   1,195
Cargo net 80 34
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Navigation system   1,696
Remote start   293
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 100 5,185
Options (change) 80 4,459
Destination 820 825
Total Price $37,755 $32,380
Total Invoice $36,225 $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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,624
Model Year20162012
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$37,755$32,380
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,825$32,380
Total Invoice$36,225$29,871
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,495$29,871

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
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 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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