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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: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,310

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Autobahn Package     5,530
All-weather floor mats 166 166 176
Package 301A 1,231 1,231  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 1,565 1,565 5,765
Options (change) 1,487 1,487 5,486
Destination 875 875 770
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,610 $30,203 $30,830
Total Invoice $28,310 $28,696 $29,579

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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: $2,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,512
Model Year201620162011
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, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,610$30,203$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,040-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,570$28,488$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0
Total Invoice$28,310$28,696$29,579
Adjustments for Features-994-1,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,316$27,067$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$249$0$0

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

Model Year201620162011
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
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 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration  $100
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 
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$4,305$4,980$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-1,6290

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

Model Year20162011
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
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested195048%
Total Not Requested210052%

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