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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: $29,995

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,525

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $24,920 $31,975
Base Invoice $28,210 $23,123 $29,542
All-weather floor mats 235 55  
Cargo net 100 65  
Cargo Package   295  
Moon and Tune Package   745  
Navigation system   2,395  
Limited Luxury Package   795  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
All-weather floor mats 185 47  
Cargo net 80 34  
Cargo Package   251  
Moon and Tune Package   633  
Navigation system   2,036  
Limited Luxury Package   676  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 335 4,350 2,395
Options (change) 265 3,677 2,036
Destination 820 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $30,540 $29,995 $32,095
Total Invoice $29,295 $27,525 $29,303

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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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,540$29,995$32,095
Adjustments for Features-9900-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$29,995$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,090
Total Invoice$29,295$27,525$29,303
Adjustments for Features-9500-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,345$27,525$29,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,769

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620092009
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder $0 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$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$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,120$5,130$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-9

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162009
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.3,255 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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