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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,269 $28,321
Autobahn Package 5,530    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Autobahn Package 5,310    
All-weather floor mats 176 66 66
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 6,865 5,255 3,160
Options (change) 6,542 4,653 2,758
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $31,930 $34,320 $34,425
Total Invoice $30,635 $31,817 $31,974

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$31,930$34,320$34,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$31,695$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$30,635$31,817$31,974
Adjustments for Features0-2,434-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$29,383$29,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
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  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$6,930$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,434-2,903

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length165.4 in178.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested335083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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