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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: $31,315

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,131

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $28,843 $35,131
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235 235
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Driver Assistance Package     695  
DCC & Navigation Package       2,495
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185 185
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Door sill trim plates 85 85    
Driver Assistance Package     598  
DCC & Navigation Package       2,396
Options (change) 3,270 3,270 930 2,730
Options (change) 2,919 2,919 783 2,581
Destination 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,315 $31,773 $31,795 $40,145
Total Invoice $29,131 $29,286 $30,446 $38,532

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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: $1,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,315$31,773$31,795$40,145
Adjustments for Features-440-1,1150-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,875$30,658$31,795$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$5,225
Total Invoice$29,131$29,286$30,446$38,532
Adjustments for Features-409-1,0280-2,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,722$28,258$30,446$35,533
Cost Above Minimum$464$0$0$5,087

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

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,605$3,490$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$1,115$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-409-1,0280-2,999

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length173.6 in167.5 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height63.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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