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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $28,365 $32,950 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,499 $26,451 $30,726 $17,138
Winter Package 295      
All-weather floor mats 170 170 170 99
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Winter Package 264      
All-weather floor mats 152 152 152 64
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Options (change) 465 170 170 529
Options (change) 416 152 152 444
Destination 795 795 795 630
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $26,460 $29,330 $29,908 $19,549
Total Invoice $24,710 $27,398 $27,666 $18,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,969
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH115hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$26,460$29,330$29,908$19,549
Adjustments for Features-2,655-5,255-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,805$24,075$23,978$19,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$173$0
Total Invoice$24,710$27,398$27,666$18,212
Adjustments for Features-2,479-4,909-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,231$22,489$22,181$18,212
Cost Above Minimum$50$308$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,220$6,820$7,495$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$5,255$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,479-4,909-5,4850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.9 in
Length173.6 in164.9 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height63.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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