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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: $31,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,032

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 302A 1,895      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395    
Lighting Package     995 995
Navigation system 694 694    
Package 302A 1,654      
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217    
Lighting Package     856 856
Options (change) 4,160 2,265 1,230 1,230
Options (change) 3,631 1,977 1,041 1,041
Destination 895 895 820 820
Total Price $33,225 $33,530 $31,395 $32,395
Total Invoice $30,795 $31,193 $30,032 $30,992

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $736
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,225$33,530$31,395$32,395
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,750-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$30,780$30,345$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$2,050
Total Invoice$30,795$31,193$30,032$30,992
Adjustments for Features-2,503-2,558-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,292$28,635$29,028$30,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$343$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,455$5,505$3,805$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,750$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,503-2,558-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length178.1 in179.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft366.5 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
AC power outlet100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested72537%
Total Not Requested125063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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