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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: $25,485

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,388

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,129

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Model Year201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,710 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,042 $22,930 $23,323
Navigation Package 1,165    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Alloy wheels 495    
Navigation system   595 1,405
Sunroof     2,100
Navigation Package 994    
All-weather floor mats 64 176 176
Alloy wheels 422    
Navigation system   512 1,349
Sunroof     2,016
Options (change) 1,735 830 3,740
Options (change) 1,480 688 3,541
Destination 995 770 770
Total Price $27,440 $25,485 $28,805
Total Invoice $25,517 $24,388 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,440$25,485$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,1650-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,275$25,485$26,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$25,517$24,388$27,634
Adjustments for Features-1,0830-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,434$24,388$25,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$996

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

Model Year201520112011
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$1,035$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830-2,250

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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 Year20152011
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

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