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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,945

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $24,091 $23,492 $27,300
Driver's Edition 4,600    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Driver's Edition 4,416    
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Cargo cover   118 118
Navigation system   694 694
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 5,935 6,285 3,695
Options (change) 5,657 5,558 3,298
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $31,850 $32,340 $33,835
Total Invoice $30,568 $29,945 $31,493

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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: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,496
Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$31,850$32,340$33,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$30,690$30,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$30,568$29,945$31,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-3,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$28,417$28,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420152015
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTISETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,405$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-3,421

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,090 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft367.8 ft3

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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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested147594%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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