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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: $25,825

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,783

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,568

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Model Year201420132013
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $22,870 $23,803 $33,403
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Satellite radio 195    
SYNC 325    
Alloy wheels 495    
Leather Package 1,322    
Automatic climate control, front 234    
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Satellite radio 167    
SYNC 277    
Alloy wheels 422    
Options (change) 2,915 235 235
Options (change) 2,486 185 185
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $28,435 $25,825 $35,825
Total Invoice $26,351 $24,783 $34,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year201420132013
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,435$25,825$35,825
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,465$25,825$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$26,351$24,783$34,383
Adjustments for Features-1,8260-3,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$24,783$30,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,857

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

Model Year201420132013
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,075$2,105$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8260-3,743

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

Model Year20142013
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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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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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