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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: $29,215

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $26,048 $28,843 $35,131
All-weather floor mats 175 235 235
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
All-weather floor mats 166 185 185
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Options (change) 1,065 235 235
Options (change) 1,011 185 185
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $29,215 $31,100 $37,650
Total Invoice $27,934 $29,848 $36,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,526
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,215$31,100$37,650
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$31,100$35,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425
Total Invoice$27,934$29,848$36,136
Adjustments for Features-6120-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,322$29,848$34,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,248

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid TitaniumGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$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  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,605$3,965$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120-2,040

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

Model Year20182015
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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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