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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: $30,700

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,477

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $24,870
Base Invoice $33,207 $23,222
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Package 203A   1,985
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Package 203A   1,686
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,735 5,005
Options (change) 1,625 4,430
Destination 770 825
Total Price $37,095 $30,700
Total Invoice $35,602 $28,477

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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: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,372
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,095$30,700
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$30,700
Total Invoice$35,602$28,477
Adjustments for Features-7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,849$28,477

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
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 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,555$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,529 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested049%
Total Not Requested051%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested42516%

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