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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,100
All-weather floor mats 66 66 176
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Autobahn Package     5,310
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,255 3,160 6,865
Options (change) 4,653 2,758 6,542
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $34,320 $34,425 $31,930
Total Invoice $31,817 $31,974 $30,635

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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: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,320$34,425$31,930
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$31,300$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$31,817$31,974$30,635
Adjustments for Features-2,434-2,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,383$29,071$30,635
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,930$7,430$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,434-2,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,592 lb.3,090 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 radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested335083%
Total Not Requested70017%

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