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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: $32,110

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $26,370
Cargo net 100 65
All-weather floor mats 235 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Cargo net 80 34
All-weather floor mats 185 64
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 1,435 4,915
Options (change) 1,321 4,230
Destination 920 825
Total Price $38,850 $32,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,704
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,850$32,110
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$32,110

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,205$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.1 in
Length167.6 in174.7 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested70033%

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