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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: $30,570

Ford Freestar SEL   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $36,495
Stability Control 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695  
Premium Package 695 375  
Leather seating surfaces 890    
Console without shifter 150 150  
Heated front seats   245  
Cargo net     100
Stability Control 506 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591  
Premium Package 591 319  
Leather seating surfaces 757    
Console without shifter 128 128  
Heated front seats   208  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,225 2,260 100
Options (change) 2,743 1,922 80
Destination 730 730 920
Total Price $30,570 $32,565 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Freestar SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,126
Model Year200620062020
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6201hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,570$32,565$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$30,840$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062020
ModelFreestarFreestarGolf / GTI
TrimSELLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
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 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,600$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-155

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062020
ModelFreestarGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.8 in103.8 in
Length201.0 in167.6 in
Width76.4 in70.8 in
Height70.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%

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