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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: $28,950

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,885

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,091
Package 203A 1,985  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.0L V6 1,195  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Package 203A 1,686  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
3.0L V6 1,088  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,255 5,935
Options (change) 2,838 5,657
Destination 825 820
Total Price $28,950 $31,850
Total Invoice $26,885 $30,568

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,330
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,950$31,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$30,440
Total Invoice$26,885$30,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,885$29,215

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,945$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,353

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in165.4 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,090 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft346.0 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
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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