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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $9,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $35,995 $40,395
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235 235
Navigation system 795 795    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 166 166 185 185
Navigation system 755 755    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Options (change) 1,065 1,065 235 235
Options (change) 1,011 1,011 185 185
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,060 $28,053 $37,125 $41,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,174
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH228hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,060$28,053$37,125$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,135-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,060$27,528$33,990$37,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$3,325

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

Model Year2017201720192019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app $25$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,155$6,765$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,135$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-91-109

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

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

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

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%

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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