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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: $29,545

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,146

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,110

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,415 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $22,712 $28,171 $29,131
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Cargo Package 295    
Navigation system 2,395    
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Cargo net 65 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Cargo Package 251    
Navigation system 2,036    
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Cargo net 34 80 80
All-weather floor mats 57 185 185
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Options (change) 4,465 335 335
Options (change) 3,769 265 265
Destination 665 820 820
Total Price $29,545 $30,500 $31,500
Total Invoice $27,146 $29,256 $30,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year200820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,545$30,500$31,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$29,385$31,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$27,146$29,256$30,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-62
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,146$28,186$30,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,205$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,070-62

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.7 in179.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%
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 subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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