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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,030

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimSETitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $23,300
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $21,721
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Convenience Package 1,395    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
iPod integration     0
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Convenience Package 1,217    
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 145
Navigation system 694 694 1,589
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
AWD 1,631 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 8,035 5,445 6,080
Options (change) 7,189 4,930 5,603
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $33,990 $34,950 $30,030
Total Invoice $31,482 $32,533 $27,974

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year201420142008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimSETitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,990$34,950$30,030
Adjustments for Features-3,825-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$29,600$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$565$0$0
Total Invoice$31,482$32,533$27,974
Adjustments for Features-3,543-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,939$27,553$27,974
Cost Above Minimum$386$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201420142008
ModelEscapeEscapeRabbit / GTI
TrimSETitaniumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
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 rails$250$250 
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 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,955$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$5,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,543-4,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length178.1 in165.8 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.3,643 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested147594%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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