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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: $30,915

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,554

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,370 $33,080 $29,970
Base Invoice $24,587 $30,687 $28,772
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995    
Cargo net 65   100
All-weather floor mats 75   235
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696    
Cargo net 34   80
All-weather floor mats 64   185
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036  
Options (change) 3,720 2,395 335
Options (change) 3,142 2,036 265
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $30,915 $36,300 $31,125
Total Invoice $28,554 $33,548 $29,857

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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: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year201220122017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,915$36,300$31,125
Adjustments for Features0-160-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$36,140$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0
Total Invoice$28,554$33,548$29,857
Adjustments for Features0-148-1,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,554$33,400$27,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$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$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,310$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-148-1,914

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,255 lb.3,064 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
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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