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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: $32,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,357

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $29,250
Base Invoice $28,210 $27,935
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Lighting Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,995
Adaptive cruise control   595
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Lighting Package 856  
All-weather floor mats 185 71
Navigation system   755
Technology Package   1,895
Adaptive cruise control   565
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 2,725 5,090
Options (change) 2,327 4,834
Destination 820 895
Total Price $32,930 $35,235
Total Invoice $31,357 $33,664

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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: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4179hp 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$32,930$35,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,930$32,460
Total Invoice$31,357$33,664
Adjustments for Features0-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,357$31,013

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Trim1.8T SELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, side $100
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,355$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162017
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.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft368.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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