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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,045 $25,625 $18,390
Base Invoice $22,446 $23,884 $17,138
Cargo Package 295    
Sun and SYNC Package 895    
Cargo net 65 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
Moon and Tune Package   795  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Cargo Package 251    
Sun and SYNC Package 761    
Cargo net 34 34 55
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
3.0L V6 910 910  
Moon and Tune Package   676  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Options (change) 2,330 1,935 598
Options (change) 2,020 1,684 499
Destination 725 725 630
Total Price $27,100 $28,285 $19,618
Total Invoice $25,191 $26,293 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,238
Model Year201020102006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16195/65-15
Total Price$27,100$28,285$19,618
Adjustments for Features-2,890-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,210$24,270$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$25,191$26,293$18,267
Adjustments for Features-2,686-3,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,505$22,561$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$56$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102006
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,255$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,686-3,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in98.9 in
Length174.7 in164.9 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.8 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
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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