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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: $26,865

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $24,070
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $22,446
Comfort Package 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 225
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Navigation system   795 1,750
Autobahn Package     2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link     295
Comfort Package 1,520    
All-weather floor mats 166 166 175
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Navigation system   755 1,546
Autobahn Package     2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link     254
Options (change) 1,870 1,065 5,085
Options (change) 1,776 1,011 4,581
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $26,865 $29,215 $29,905
Total Invoice $25,686 $27,934 $27,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,808
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,865$29,215$29,905
Adjustments for Features-750-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$26,265$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$25,686$27,934$27,777
Adjustments for Features-717-2,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,969$25,113$27,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0

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

Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTI
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,030$6,230$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-2,8210

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

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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