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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGLS
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $17,138
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Alloy wheels 495    
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64
Alloy wheels 456    
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Options (change) 570 75 529
Options (change) 525 69 444
Destination 995 995 630
Total Price $27,265 $29,395 $19,549
Total Invoice $26,064 $28,114 $18,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,704
Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGLS
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16195/65-15
Total Price$27,265$29,395$19,549
Adjustments for Features-2,785-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$23,960$19,549
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0
Total Invoice$26,064$28,114$18,212
Adjustments for Features-2,662-5,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,402$22,916$18,212
Cost Above Minimum$486$0$0

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

Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGLS
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,975$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$5,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-5,1980

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

Model Year20172006
ModelTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in98.9 in
Length173.9 in164.9 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height72.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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