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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: $25,340

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092019
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $29,645 $31,975 $29,995
Cargo Package 295 295      
Sun and SYNC Package 745        
Cargo net 65 65     100
All-weather floor mats 55 55     235
Moon and Tune Package   745      
Sunroof     795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Cargo Package 251 251      
Sun and SYNC Package 633        
Cargo net 34 34     80
All-weather floor mats 47 47     185
Moon and Tune Package   633      
Sunroof     676    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Options (change) 1,160 1,160 795 0 660
Options (change) 965 965 676 0 535
Destination 725 725 725 725 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 -3,000 0
Total Price $25,340 $26,805 $28,165 $29,700 $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: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,198
Model Year20092009200920092019
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H147hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,340$26,805$28,165$29,700$31,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-135-2,035-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,340$25,555$28,030$27,665$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$2,690$2,325$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092009200920092019
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 $50 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150
911 assist$25$25$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 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Purse holder $0   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250 $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$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 $125 $125
HD radio    $50
Larger infotainment display    $0
Mirrorlink support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  $75
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,380$4,265$6,165$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$135$2,035$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,157-124-1,868-149

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092019
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 Weight3,255 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

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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
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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