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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: $33,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,091

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,610 $29,970
Base Invoice $26,708 $28,772
Technology Package 1,495  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995
Technology Package 1,305  
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716
Options (change) 3,995 2,230
Options (change) 3,488 1,901
Destination 895 820
Total Price $33,500 $33,020
Total Invoice $31,091 $31,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $402
Model Year20142017
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,500$33,020
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$33,020
Total Invoice$31,091$31,493
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,091$31,493

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
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 Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested145048%

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