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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,805

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $294

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,393

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $21,685
Base Invoice $21,721 $20,229
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Cargo net 69 65
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 2,695
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Autobahn Package 2,796  
Cargo net 55 34
All-weather floor mats 145 57
Navigation system 1,589 2,291
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 6,149 7,425
Options (change) 5,658 6,469
Destination 650 695
Total Price $30,099 $29,805
Total Invoice $28,029 $27,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,036
Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$30,099$29,805
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,099$29,370
Total Invoice$28,029$27,393
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,029$26,993

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.8 in174.7 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height58.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested76530%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested30560%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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