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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $36,495
Technology Package 1,495  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 1,305  
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
2.0L I4 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,190 1,335
Options (change) 4,603 1,241
Destination 895 920
Total Price $35,330 $38,750

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,648
Model Year20152020
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,330$38,750
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$38,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152020
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152020
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.8 in
Length178.1 in167.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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