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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: $30,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,505 $29,385
Base Invoice $27,664 $28,210
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Navigation system 742  
Cargo cover 126  
All-weather floor mats 70 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Options (change) 2,500 235
Options (change) 2,333 185
Destination 895 820
Total Price $32,900 $30,440
Total Invoice $30,892 $29,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $999
Model Year20162016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
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$32,900$30,440
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$30,440
Total Invoice$30,892$29,215
Adjustments for Features-2,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,216$29,215

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Curve control$50 
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 
Climate Control 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6760

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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 Year20162016
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

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