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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: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTITitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,245
Base Invoice $23,323 $27,300
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 66
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo cover   118
Navigation system   694
2.0L I4   1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 6,865 3,695
Options (change) 6,542 3,298
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,930 $33,835
Total Invoice $30,635 $31,493

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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: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,190
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTITitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,930$33,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$30,560
Total Invoice$30,635$31,493
Adjustments for Features0-3,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$28,445

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTITitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,855$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,048

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112015
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 headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested285070%
Total Not Requested120030%

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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