Ford Flex Ford Flex 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Flex vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Flex vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,325

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,217

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $16,099

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $21,580
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $20,718
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,250
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
Second-row high console 85 85  
Roof rails 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 185
AWD 1,684 1,684 2,159
6-speed automated manual     1,055
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 8,050 7,255 3,925
Options (change) 7,135 6,460 3,679
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $44,640 $46,340 $26,325
Total Invoice $41,316 $42,912 $25,217

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Flex dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,509
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp V6355hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20195/65-15
Total Price$44,640$46,340$26,325
Adjustments for Features-6,040-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$40,100$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,316$42,912$25,217
Adjustments for Features-5,590-5,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,726$37,134$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTitaniumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,545$11,745$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,590-5,7780

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelFlexGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in103.5 in
Length202.3 in179.6 in
Width75.9 in70.8 in
Height67.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft366.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.