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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $17,138 $24,115 $27,935
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
All-weather floor mats 64 71 71
Cargo cover   128 128
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 529 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 444 2,856 2,856
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $19,549 $29,145 $33,145
Total Invoice $18,212 $27,866 $31,686

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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: $3,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,234
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 860, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$19,549$29,145$33,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,190-9,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$23,955$23,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$18,212$27,866$31,686
Adjustments for Features0-4,962-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,212$22,904$22,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGLSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,390$6,580$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,962-9,240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in105.9 in
Length164.9 in178.1 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft368.0 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%

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