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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: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $40,395
Package 303A 3,000 3,000  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Package 303A 2,678 2,678  
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Options (change) 3,270 3,270 235
Options (change) 2,919 2,919 185
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $31,315 $31,773 $41,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,683
Model Year201520152019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$31,315$31,773$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$31,098$37,715
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0

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

Model Year201520152019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,255$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-99

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

Model Year20152019
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length173.6 in167.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height63.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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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