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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: $31,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,995
Parking Technology Package 995 995  
Package 302A 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Parking Technology Package 868 868  
Package 302A 1,654    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 4,360 2,465 560
Options (change) 3,805 2,151 455
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $33,425 $33,730 $31,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,747
Model Year201320132019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4240hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,425$33,730$31,450
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,325$30,580$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132019
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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 
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, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$6,605$6,655$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-2,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132019
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length178.1 in179.8 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,979 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

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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
Ford Escape Titanium

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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