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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,370 $30,245
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036  
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 2,036 0
Destination 725 850
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $32,490 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,017
Model Year20102018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,490$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$28,015

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,635$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
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.3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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