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

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,350

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $4,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybridSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,930 $26,900 $29,995
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Cargo cover   75  
AC power outlet   180  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Cargo cover   64  
AC power outlet   153  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 1,180 1,435 325
Options (change) 1,004 1,221 270
Destination 615 615 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $26,725 $26,350 $31,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,608
Model Year200620062019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybridSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H147hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,725$26,350$31,215
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$26,350$26,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybridSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$4,445$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1870-170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062019
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height69.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.2,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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