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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: $32,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,357

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,045 $29,385
Base Invoice $30,602 $28,210
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 235
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Lighting Package   995
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Cargo cover 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 185
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 2,550 2,725
Options (change) 2,422 2,327
Destination 995 820
Total Price $35,590 $32,930
Total Invoice $34,019 $31,357

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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 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105
Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine245hp 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$35,590$32,930
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$32,930
Total Invoice$34,019$31,357
Adjustments for Features-2,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,462$31,357

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimTitanium1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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, side$100 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
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 
Aux input $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$6,130$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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