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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: $36,070

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,449

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $33,403
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 7,005 4,910 1,955
Options (change) 6,285 4,390 1,836
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $36,070 $36,175 $37,545
Total Invoice $33,449 $33,606 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,283
Model Year201320132013
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,070$36,175$37,545
Adjustments for Features-3,650-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$32,025$37,545
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,449$33,606$36,034
Adjustments for Features-3,385-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,064$29,751$36,034
Cost Above Minimum$313$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132013
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,830$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,385-3,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length178.1 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested165084%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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