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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: $29,725

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,288

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $23,455
Base Invoice $24,091 $21,789
Driver's Edition 4,600  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   745
Navigation system   2,695
3.0L V6   1,010
Driver's Edition 4,416  
All-weather floor mats 185 47
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   633
Navigation system   2,291
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 5,935 5,545
Options (change) 5,657 4,774
Destination 820 725
Total Price $31,850 $29,725
Total Invoice $30,568 $27,288

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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: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,850$29,725
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,985$29,725
Total Invoice$30,568$27,288
Adjustments for Features-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,738$27,288

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTIXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,105$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300

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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 Year20142009
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 Weight3,090 lb.3,369 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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