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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: $35,645

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,602 $33,207
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 235
AWD 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Cargo cover 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 185
AWD 1,290  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,605 1,735
Options (change) 2,482 1,625
Destination 995 770
Total Price $35,645 $37,095
Total Invoice $34,079 $35,602

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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: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,645$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$37,095
Total Invoice$34,079$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,127$35,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitaniumR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,030$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length178.1 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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