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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: $395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $29,995
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 1,705 560
Options (change) 1,489 455
Destination 895 895
Total Price $31,845 $31,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,004
Model Year20152019
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,845$31,450
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$31,450

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152019
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3300

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152019
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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