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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: $30,215

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,825 $30,245
Automatic headlights 125  
Navigation Package 1,165  
Blind spot warning system 575  
Leather Package 1,550  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Roof rails 135  
Alloy wheels 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Automatic headlights 115  
Navigation Package 1,072  
Blind spot warning system 529  
Leather Package 1,427  
Automatic climate control, front 254  
Roof rails 124  
Alloy wheels 456  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
Options (change) 4,395 235
Options (change) 4,046 185
Destination 995 850
Total Price $30,215 $31,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,845
Model Year20162018
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSEL
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)215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,215$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$27,350

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

Model Year20162018
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131

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

Model Year20162018
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in179.8 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height72.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,054 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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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