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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: $32,105

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,170 $36,945
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.0L V6 1,195  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo net 34 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
3.0L V6 1,088  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,110 1,435
Options (change) 4,396 1,321
Destination 825 995
Total Price $32,105 $39,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,615
Model Year20112021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,105$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$34,105

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,960$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.8 in
Length174.7 in167.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested70033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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