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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: $29,610

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,608

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $24,091
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Driver's Edition     4,600
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185
Package 301A 1,155 1,155  
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 1,565 1,565 4,835
Options (change) 1,396 1,396 4,601
Destination 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,610 $30,068 $30,750
Total Invoice $27,608 $27,763 $29,512

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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: $2,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year201520152014
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,610$30,068$30,750
Adjustments for Features-1,490-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,120$27,903$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$27,608$27,763$29,512
Adjustments for Features-1,389-1,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,219$25,764$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$455$0$0

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

Model Year201520152014
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,389-1,9990

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

Model Year20152014
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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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