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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $31,975
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Options (change) 0 2,395
Options (change) 0 2,036
Destination 850 725
Gas Tax 0 -3,000
Total Price $31,095 $32,095

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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: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,543
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$31,095$32,095
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,795$32,095

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimSELHybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$7,090$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-900

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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 Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length179.8 in174.7 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape specs.

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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