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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: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $26,505
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $24,879
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Premium Package     1,195
Sunroof     995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Premium Package     1,016
Sunroof     846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 4,885
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 4,153
Destination 795 795 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $29,085
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $26,727

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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: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year201320132008
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, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,790$37,310$29,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$29,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$26,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$26,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320132008
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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$3,715$5,665$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-69

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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 Year20132008
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,273 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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested143072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%

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