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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: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $26,900
Premium Package   3,995
Safety Package   595
Sunroof   585
Premium Package   3,396
Safety Package   506
Sunroof   498
Options (change) 0 5,175
Options (change) 0 4,400
Destination 850 615
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $31,095 $30,090

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,751
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,095$30,090
Adjustments for Features-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,100$30,090

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.2 in
Length179.8 in174.9 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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