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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: $29,545

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,146

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $24,415
Base Invoice $28,210 $22,712
Cargo net 100 65
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Navigation system   2,395
Limited Luxury Package   795
Interior ambient lighting   295
Cargo net 80 34
All-weather floor mats 185 57
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Navigation system   2,036
Limited Luxury Package   676
Interior ambient lighting   251
Options (change) 335 4,465
Options (change) 265 3,769
Destination 820 665
Total Price $30,540 $29,545
Total Invoice $29,295 $27,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,540$29,545
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$29,545
Total Invoice$29,295$27,146
Adjustments for Features-1,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,034$27,146

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length179.6 in174.7 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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