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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: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,505 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $24,879 $23,803 $33,403
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Premium Package 1,195    
Sunroof 995    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Premium Package 1,016    
Sunroof 846    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 4,885 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 4,153 5,952 1,651
Destination 695 795 795
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,085 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $26,727 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year200820132013
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine133hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,085$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$26,727$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-690-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,658$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820132013
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,715$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in165.4 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested143072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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