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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $17,138 $23,222 $24,587
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 65 65
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Cargo Package   295  
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
Moon and Tune Package     895
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 34 34
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Cargo Package   251  
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
Moon and Tune Package     761
Options (change) 598 2,625 2,230
Options (change) 499 2,283 1,947
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $19,618 $28,320 $29,425
Total Invoice $18,267 $26,330 $27,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,336
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,618$28,320$29,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,915-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$25,405$25,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$18,267$26,330$27,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$23,620$23,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$17$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,240$4,155$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,710-3,756

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in103.1 in
Length164.9 in174.7 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height56.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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