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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $14,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $14,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $18,390
Base Invoice $30,602 $17,138
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 99
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
Cargo cover 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 64
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
Options (change) 1,255 529
Options (change) 1,192 444
Destination 995 630
Total Price $34,295 $19,549
Total Invoice $32,789 $18,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,711
Model Year20182006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$34,295$19,549
Adjustments for Features-11,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,930$19,549
Total Invoice$32,789$18,212
Adjustments for Features-10,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,923$18,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$12,505$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,8660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in98.9 in
Length178.1 in164.9 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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