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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: $26,973

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,053

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $22,720
Base Invoice $23,222 $21,150
Package 203A 1,985  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 75 185
3.0L V6 1,195  
Package 2   3,160
iPod integration   199
Package 203A 1,686  
Cargo net 34 55
All-weather floor mats 64 145
3.0L V6 1,088  
Package 2   2,887
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 3,320 3,613
Options (change) 2,872 3,263
Destination 825 640
Total Price $29,015 $26,973
Total Invoice $26,919 $25,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,912
Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,015$26,973
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,015$26,923
Total Invoice$26,919$25,053
Adjustments for Features0-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$25,007

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122007
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Total Value of Features$2,880$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,149 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 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220080%
Total Not Requested54020%

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