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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: $29,905

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,777

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $24,070
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $22,446
All-weather floor mats 170 170 225
Package 301A 1,195 1,195  
Autobahn Package     2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link     295
Navigation system     1,750
All-weather floor mats 152 152 175
Package 301A 1,067 1,067  
Autobahn Package     2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link     254
Navigation system     1,546
Options (change) 1,365 1,365 5,085
Options (change) 1,219 1,219 4,581
Destination 795 795 750
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,525 $31,103 $29,905
Total Invoice $28,465 $28,733 $27,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,469
Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,525$31,103$29,905
Adjustments for Features-1,950-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$28,478$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$28,465$28,733$27,777
Adjustments for Features-1,818-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,647$26,308$27,777
Cost Above Minimum$339$0$0

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

Model Year201320132010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,305$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,818-2,4250

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

Model Year20132010
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length173.6 in165.4 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height63.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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