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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: $29,850

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,693

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $28,210 $23,398 $26,708
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Convenience Package   1,395  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
Convenience Package   1,217  
Navigation system   694 694
Cargo cover   118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 235 3,895 2,500
Options (change) 185 3,400 2,183
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $30,440 $29,850 $32,005
Total Invoice $29,215 $27,693 $29,786

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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: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,504
Model Year201620142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4178hp I4178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,440$29,850$32,005
Adjustments for Features-6300-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$29,850$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$29,215$27,693$29,786
Adjustments for Features-6050-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,610$27,693$27,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$587$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
Trim1.8T SELSETitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50 $50
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,380$2,750$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050-2,680

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162014
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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