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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,680

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,616

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $23,300
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $21,721
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Safety Package 595 595  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
3.0L V6 855    
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Safety Package 506 506  
AWD 1,593 1,593  
3.0L V6 778    
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Options (change) 4,530 3,675 4,095
Options (change) 4,009 3,231 3,869
Destination 615 615 650
Total Price $27,680 $28,475 $28,045
Total Invoice $25,616 $26,340 $26,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,680$28,475$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-525-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,680$27,950$27,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$25,616$26,340$26,240
Adjustments for Features0-486-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$25,854$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,195$4,720$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length174.9 in165.8 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height69.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested76530%

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