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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: $10,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $36,945
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Navigation system 795 795  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 185
Navigation system 755 755  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Options (change) 1,065 1,065 235
Options (change) 1,011 1,011 185
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,060 $28,053 $38,175

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,062
Model Year201720172021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGTI 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$29,060$28,053$38,175
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,060$27,528$35,040
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0

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

Model Year201720172021
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  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
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 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$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 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$3,505$4,030$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-97

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

Model Year20172021
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%

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