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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: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $23,611 $33,207
Comfort Package 1,600      
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235 235
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system   795    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Comfort Package 1,520      
All-weather floor mats 166 166 185 185
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Navigation system   755    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 1,870 1,065 6,235 235
Options (change) 1,776 1,011 5,945 185
Destination 875 875 770 770
Total Price $26,865 $29,215 $31,600 $35,595
Total Invoice $25,686 $27,934 $30,326 $34,162

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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: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,558
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,865$29,215$31,600$35,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-85-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$27,015$31,515$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,295
Total Invoice$25,686$27,934$30,326$34,162
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-82-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,686$25,830$30,244$33,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0$3,165

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

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGTIR
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  
Proximity key $250$250$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$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 
Headlight washers   $50
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,130$6,330$4,215$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$85$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-82-753

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

Model Year20182012
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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

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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