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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: $25,985

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,265 $36,835 $21,580
2.0L I4 0    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 235
AWD 1,350   2,250
6-speed automated manual     1,100
2.0L I4 0    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 119 185
AWD 1,290   2,159
6-speed automated manual     1,055
Options (change) 1,610 260 3,585
Options (change) 1,537 247 3,399
Destination 1,245 1,245 820
Total Price $32,120 $38,340 $25,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,720
Model Year202020202017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$32,120$38,340$25,985
Adjustments for Features-3,300-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$31,265$25,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,445$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202020202017
ModelEscapeEscapeGolf / GTI
TrimSELTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,155$10,930$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-2750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202017
ModelEscapeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in103.5 in
Length180.5 in179.6 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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