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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,925

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,824

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $32,617 $20,992 $22,494
Class II trailer hitch 500    
AWD 1,955 1,750 1,750
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
3.0L V6   855  
Class II trailer hitch 430    
AWD 1,877 1,593 1,593
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336 336
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 2,455 4,775 3,920
Options (change) 2,307 4,217 3,439
Destination 820 615 615
Total Price $37,250 $27,925 $28,720
Total Invoice $35,744 $25,824 $26,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,335
Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$37,250$27,925$28,720
Adjustments for Features-5,8200-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$27,925$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$35,744$25,824$26,548
Adjustments for Features-5,5850-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,159$25,824$26,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$239

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanEscapeEscape
TrimSELXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rack $300$300
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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,690$4,870$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,820$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5850-485

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.2 in
Length174.5 in174.9 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height65.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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