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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: $29,995

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,525

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,920 $31,975 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,123 $29,542 $28,772
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Cargo Package 295    
Navigation system 2,395    
Moon and Tune Package 745    
Cargo net 65   100
All-weather floor mats 55   235
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395  
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Cargo Package 251    
Navigation system 2,036    
Moon and Tune Package 633    
Cargo net 34   80
All-weather floor mats 47   185
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036  
Options (change) 4,350 2,395 335
Options (change) 3,677 2,036 265
Destination 725 725 820
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $29,995 $32,095 $31,125
Total Invoice $27,525 $29,303 $29,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year200920092017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,995$32,095$31,125
Adjustments for Features0-10-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$32,085$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,090$0
Total Invoice$27,525$29,303$29,857
Adjustments for Features0-9-2,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,525$29,294$27,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,769$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
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$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$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$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$5,280$5,290$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-2,149

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,255 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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