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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: $30,875

Ford Freestar SEL   
Difference: $320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $30,245
Premium Package 695 375  
Stability Control 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695  
Power passenger seat 305 305  
Leather seating surfaces 890    
Console without shifter 150 150  
Heated front seats   245  
Cargo net     100
Premium Package 591 319  
Stability Control 506 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591  
Power passenger seat 259 259  
Leather seating surfaces 757    
Console without shifter 128 128  
Heated front seats   208  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,530 2,565 100
Options (change) 3,002 2,181 80
Destination 730 730 850
Total Price $30,875 $32,870 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,435
Model Year200620062018
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6201hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,875$32,870$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,875$31,145$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062018
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors $800 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,650$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,578-135

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelFreestarGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.8 in103.5 in
Length201.0 in179.8 in
Width76.4 in70.8 in
Height70.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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