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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: $32,090

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,045 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,602 $28,171 $29,131
Cargo cover 135    
All-weather floor mats 125 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Cargo cover 128    
All-weather floor mats 119 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 945    
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 1,255 1,925 1,925
Options (change) 1,192 1,639 1,639
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $34,295 $32,090 $33,090
Total Invoice $32,789 $30,630 $31,590

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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: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,309
Model Year201820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,295$32,090$33,090
Adjustments for Features-4,675-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$31,040$33,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$32,789$30,630$31,590
Adjustments for Features-4,470-1,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,319$29,628$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820152015
ModelEscapeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
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$0
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$2,755$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,470-1,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,553 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 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 in38.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft366.5 ft3

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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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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