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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: $30,645

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,579

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $23,803 $33,403
Package 301A 1,195 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 235 235
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Package 301A 1,067 1,067    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 185 185
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Options (change) 1,365 1,365 6,435 235
Options (change) 1,219 1,219 6,137 185
Destination 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,645 $31,103 $32,025 $35,825
Total Invoice $28,579 $28,736 $30,735 $34,383

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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: $2,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,645$31,103$32,025$35,825
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,7900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$29,313$32,025$35,375
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$28,579$28,736$30,735$34,383
Adjustments for Features-1,040-1,6540-432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,539$27,082$30,735$33,951
Cost Above Minimum$457$0$0$3,216

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

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
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  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,130$4,340$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,790$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,040-1,6540-432

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

Model Year20142013
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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested195048%
Total Not Requested210052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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