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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: $29,805

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $294

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,393

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $23,300
Base Invoice $20,229 $21,721
Convenience Package 295  
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 2,695 1,800
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Convenience Package 251  
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Cargo net 34 55
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 2,291 1,589
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,611  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 7,425 6,149
Options (change) 6,469 5,658
Destination 695 650
Total Price $29,805 $30,099
Total Invoice $27,393 $28,029

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,036
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,805$30,099
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,370$30,099
Total Invoice$27,393$28,029
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,993$28,029

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4000

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in165.8 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested30560%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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