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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $29,245
All-weather floor mats 235 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,495
Cargo cover   135
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
All-weather floor mats 185 66
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   694
Technology Package   1,305
Cargo cover   118
2.0L I4   1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 1,335 5,190
Options (change) 1,241 4,603
Destination 920 895
Total Price $38,750 $35,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,648
Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,750$35,330
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$35,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$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
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,055$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20202015
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in105.9 in
Length167.6 in178.1 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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