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

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Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $17,138
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695  
Stability Control 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200  
CD changer, in-dash 255 255  
Console without shifter 150 150  
Heated front seats   245  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Cargo net     69
CD changer, remote     499
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591  
Stability Control 506 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170  
CD changer, in-dash 217 217  
Console without shifter 128 128  
Heated front seats   208  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Cargo net     55
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 1,895 2,140 998
Options (change) 1,612 1,820 758
Destination 730 730 630
Total Price $29,240 $32,445 $20,018
Total Invoice $26,840 $29,712 $18,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6201hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$29,240$32,445$20,018
Adjustments for Features-2,860-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,380$26,885$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$26,840$29,712$18,526
Adjustments for Features-2,625-5,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,215$24,620$18,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062006
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,950$8,650$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,625-5,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelFreestarGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.8 in98.9 in
Length201.0 in164.9 in
Width76.4 in68.3 in
Height70.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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