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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: $23,655

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $29,995
Convenience Package 295    
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Cargo net 65 65 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Convenience Package 251    
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Cargo net 34 34 80
All-weather floor mats 57 57 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 1,275 980 660
Options (change) 1,057 806 535
Destination 695 665 895
Total Price $23,655 $26,060 $31,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,734
Model Year200820082019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4200hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,655$26,060$31,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,655$24,685$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$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 $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,340$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,276-183

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
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.2,979 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 XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
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 subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

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 subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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