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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: $30,510

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $36,495
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Package 302A 1,959 1,959  
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Options (change) 2,465 2,465 235
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 185
Destination 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,510 $30,968 $37,650

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,938
Model Year201520152020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH228hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,510$30,968$37,650
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$30,293$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0

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

Model Year201520152020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI Autobahn
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 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof, large  $1100
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 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
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$3,455$4,130$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-99

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

Model Year20152020
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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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