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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: $36,320

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,702

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $29,250
Base Invoice $35,325 $27,935
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,995
Adaptive cruise control   595
2.0L I4   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   755
Technology Package   1,895
Adaptive cruise control   565
2.0L I4   1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 375 6,175
Options (change) 300 5,872
Destination 820 895
Total Price $38,030 $36,320
Total Invoice $36,445 $34,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,429
Model Year20162017
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,030$36,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$34,555
Total Invoice$36,445$34,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,445$33,016

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162017
ModelPassatEscape
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, side $100
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162017
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.9 in
Length191.6 in178.1 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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