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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: $28,095

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $21,685
Base Invoice $23,323 $20,229
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Convenience Package   295
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Full-size spare tire   105
Navigation system   2,695
3.0L V6   1,010
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 176 57
Convenience Package   251
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Full-size spare tire   89
Navigation system   2,291
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 6,865 5,715
Options (change) 6,542 4,913
Destination 770 695
Total Price $31,930 $28,095
Total Invoice $30,635 $25,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,961
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,930$28,095
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$28,095
Total Invoice$30,635$25,837
Adjustments for Features-1,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,798$25,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8370

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.4 in174.7 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,387 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 Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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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