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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: $30,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $29,505
Base Invoice $28,210 $27,664
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
All-weather floor mats 185 70
Navigation system   742
Cargo cover   126
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 235 2,500
Options (change) 185 2,333
Destination 820 895
Total Price $30,440 $32,900
Total Invoice $29,215 $30,892

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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: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $999
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,440$32,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,440$30,050
Total Invoice$29,215$30,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,215$28,216

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,555$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,676

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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 Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.9 in
Length179.6 in178.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft367.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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