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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: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $6,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,164

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $6,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $34,095
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $32,651
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600  
Navigation system 795 795  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Driver Assistance Package     1,095
All-weather floor mats 166 166 185
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520  
Navigation system 755 755  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Driver Assistance Package     942
Options (change) 2,665 2,665 1,330
Options (change) 2,531 2,531 1,127
Destination 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,660 $29,653 $36,245
Total Invoice $29,306 $28,164 $34,598

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,060
Model Year201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH220hp 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$30,660$29,653$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$29,128$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$29,306$28,164$34,598
Adjustments for Features0-499-2,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,306$27,665$31,725
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI 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, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$3,655$4,180$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-2,873

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

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