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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: $32,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,235

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $30,345
Base Invoice $24,587 $29,131
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo net 34 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,665 1,435
Options (change) 5,823 1,321
Destination 825 820
Total Price $33,860 $32,600
Total Invoice $31,235 $31,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,860$32,600
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,705$32,600
Total Invoice$31,235$31,272
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$31,272

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
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
Cargo mat $40
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 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,710$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.7 in179.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,440 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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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 TDI SEL

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%

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