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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: $34,535

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,250 $36,945
Adaptive cruise control 595  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
2.0L I4 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Adaptive cruise control 565  
Navigation system 755  
Cargo cover 128  
All-weather floor mats 71 185
2.0L I4 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,390 1,335
Options (change) 4,176 1,241
Destination 895 995
Total Price $34,535 $39,275

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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: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,780
Model Year20172021
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,535$39,275
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$39,100

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10

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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 Year20172021
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.0 ft353.7 ft3

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

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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