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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: $27,915

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,908

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,525 $29,385
Base Invoice $22,870 $28,210
Navigation Package 1,165  
Automatic headlights 125  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Roof rails 135  
Alloy wheels 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Steering-linked fog lights 125  
Navigation Package 994  
Automatic headlights 107  
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Roof rails 115  
Alloy wheels 422  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Steering-linked fog lights 107  
Options (change) 2,395 235
Options (change) 2,043 185
Destination 995 820
Total Price $27,915 $30,440
Total Invoice $25,908 $29,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $423
Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,915$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,915$27,435
Total Invoice$25,908$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,908$26,331

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

Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,884

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

Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in179.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height72.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

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