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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: $31,330

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $4,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $32,045
All-weather floor mats 235 125
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   995
All-weather floor mats 185 119
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 235 2,550
Options (change) 185 2,422
Destination 850 995
Total Price $31,330 $35,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,352
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$31,330$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$31,790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,330$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,632

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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 Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.9 in
Length179.8 in178.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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