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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSESELTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,070 $28,170 $30,370 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,378 $26,269 $28,321 $17,138
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 99
2.0L I4 1,095 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 64
2.0L I4 1,022 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217 1,217  
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Options (change) 2,565 2,565 1,470 529
Options (change) 2,305 2,305 1,283 444
Destination 895 895 895 630
Total Price $28,530 $31,630 $32,735 $19,549
Total Invoice $26,578 $29,469 $30,499 $18,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSESELTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6?, 9355, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/45-19195/65-15
Total Price$28,530$31,630$32,735$19,549
Adjustments for Features-3,560-6,315-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,970$25,315$24,745$19,549
Cost Above Minimum$225$570$0$0
Total Invoice$26,578$29,469$30,499$18,212
Adjustments for Features-3,316-5,884-7,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,262$23,585$23,055$18,212
Cost Above Minimum$207$530$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSESELTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack  $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents $100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$5,475$8,230$9,905$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$6,315$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,316-5,884-7,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in98.9 in
Length178.1 in164.9 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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