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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: $27,820

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $24,870 $26,370 $33,080
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 100 65 65  
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75  
Package 203A   1,985    
Limited Luxury Package     1,585  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Cargo net 80 34 34  
All-weather floor mats 185 64 64  
Package 203A   1,686    
Limited Luxury Package     1,348  
Options (change) 660 2,125 1,725 0
Options (change) 535 1,784 1,446 0
Destination 895 825 825 825
Total Price $31,550 $27,820 $28,920 $33,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,488
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT8A6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,550$27,820$28,920$33,905
Adjustments for Features-1,9100-900-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$27,820$28,020$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,050

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2019201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
911 assist $25$25$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$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,995$5,085$5,985$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0$900$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-870-836-962

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192012
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 Weight2,979 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested125047%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%

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