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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,385
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $28,210
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Lighting Package     995
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 4,160 2,265 1,230
Options (change) 3,631 1,977 1,041
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $33,225 $33,530 $31,435
Total Invoice $30,795 $31,193 $30,071

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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: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $620
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4240hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,225$33,530$31,435
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,775$32,030$31,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$30,795$31,193$30,071
Adjustments for Features-1,344-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,451$29,798$30,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$347$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132016
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $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
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,330$5,380$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,344-1,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
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%

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