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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,505 $30,245
Premium Package 1,195  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695  
Sunroof 995  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Premium Package 1,016  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291  
Sunroof 846  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Options (change) 5,180 0
Options (change) 4,404 0
Destination 695 850
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $29,380 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,239
Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,380$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$27,045

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-111

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.7 in179.8 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,054 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 Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested168085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

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