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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: $19,967

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,457

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $17,138
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Cargo net 65 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
CD changer, in-dash 295    
3.0L V6 1,010    
Stability control     280
CD changer, remote     499
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Cargo net 34 34 55
All-weather floor mats 57 57 64
CD changer, in-dash 251    
3.0L V6 919    
Stability control     247
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 2,285 980 947
Options (change) 1,976 806 689
Destination 695 665 630
Total Price $24,665 $26,060 $19,967
Total Invoice $22,900 $24,183 $18,457

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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: $2,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571
Model Year200820082006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16195/65-15
Total Price$24,665$26,060$19,967
Adjustments for Features-1,745-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$22,660$19,967
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$22,900$24,183$18,457
Adjustments for Features-1,620-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,280$21,028$18,457
Cost Above Minimum$252$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$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 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,195$4,850$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,620-3,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in98.9 in
Length174.7 in164.9 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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