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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: $28,090

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,825 $29,995
Power driver seat 345  
Automatic headlights 125  
SYNC 325  
Blind spot warning system 575  
Roof rails 135  
Alloy wheels 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Satellite radio 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Power driver seat 317  
Automatic headlights 115  
SYNC 299  
Blind spot warning system 529  
Roof rails 124  
Alloy wheels 456  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
Satellite radio 180  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 2,270 560
Options (change) 2,089 455
Destination 995 895
Total Price $28,090 $31,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,575
Model Year20162019
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,090$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$28,345

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

Model Year20162019
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-133

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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 Year20162019
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.2,979 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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