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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,498

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,045 $23,300
Base Invoice $22,446 $21,721
Package 204A 1,880  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 185
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Autobahn Package   3,020
iPod integration   199
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Package 204A 1,598  
Cargo net 34 55
All-weather floor mats 64 145
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,593  
Autobahn Package   2,796
iPod integration   176
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 4,770 4,548
Options (change) 4,199 4,245
Destination 725 650
Total Price $29,540 $28,498
Total Invoice $27,370 $26,616

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,540$28,498
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$28,498
Total Invoice$27,370$26,616
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,545$26,616

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in165.8 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 204A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested52522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested76530%

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