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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,091

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $24,650 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $23,194 $17,138
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Cassette player 0 0    
Sunroof 585 585 585  
3.0L V6 850      
CD changer, remote       499
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Cassette player 0 0    
Sunroof 498 498 498  
3.0L V6 783      
CD changer, remote       323
Options (change) 2,180 1,330 1,180 499
Options (change) 1,915 1,132 1,004 323
Destination 665 665 665 630
Total Price $25,125 $25,905 $26,495 $19,519
Total Invoice $23,592 $24,309 $24,863 $18,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16195/65-15
Total Price$25,125$25,905$26,495$19,519
Adjustments for Features-1,495-2,020-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$23,885$23,070$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$560$815$0$0
Total Invoice$23,592$24,309$24,863$18,091
Adjustments for Features-1,404-1,896-3,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,188$22,413$21,649$18,091
Cost Above Minimum$539$764$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,470$4,875$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$2,020$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,404-1,896-3,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in98.9 in
Length174.9 in164.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height69.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft318.0 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%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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

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