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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: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $26,900
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $25,049
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Premium Package     3,995
Sunroof     585
Safety Package     595
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Premium Package     3,396
Sunroof     498
Safety Package     506
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 5,175
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 4,400
Destination 795 795 615
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $30,090
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $27,464

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,790$37,310$30,090
Adjustments for Features-695-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$34,665$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$27,464
Adjustments for Features-668-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,882$33,308$27,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,426$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,690$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-668-2,5410

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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 Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.2 in
Length165.4 in174.9 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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