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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: $35,315

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $28,170 $30,370
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
Parking Technology Package   995 995
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
Parking Technology Package   868 868
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 1,335 6,250 4,155
Options (change) 1,241 5,521 3,626
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $39,275 $35,315 $35,420

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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: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,207
Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,275$35,315$35,420
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$35,315$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimGTI AutobahnSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$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$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$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$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,355$6,205$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-650-464

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20212013
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested160081%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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