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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,805

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,667

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,870 $24,091
Leather Package 1,550  
Navigation Package 1,165  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Alloy wheels 495  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Leather Package 1,322  
Navigation Package 994  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Alloy wheels 422  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 3,285 4,835
Options (change) 2,802 4,601
Destination 995 820
Total Price $28,805 $30,750
Total Invoice $26,667 $29,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,144
Model Year20142014
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,805$30,750
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$30,020
Total Invoice$26,667$29,512
Adjustments for Features0-701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,667$28,811

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in101.5 in
Length173.9 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height72.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		46.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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