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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: $35,645

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $32,045
Base Invoice $33,403 $30,602
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 125
Cargo cover   135
AWD   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 119
Cargo cover   128
AWD   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,955 2,605
Options (change) 1,836 2,482
Destination 795 995
Total Price $37,545 $35,645
Total Invoice $36,034 $34,079

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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: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,907
Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,545$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$29,420
Total Invoice$36,034$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-5,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$28,127

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimRTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,805$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,952

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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