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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: $25,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,566

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 2,325      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Premium Package 2,139      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185 185
Options (change) 2,400 75 235 235
Options (change) 2,208 69 185 185
Destination 995 995 770 770
Total Price $29,095 $29,395 $25,600 $35,595
Total Invoice $27,747 $28,114 $24,566 $34,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,095$29,395$25,600$35,595
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,0700-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$25,325$25,600$31,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$5,845
Total Invoice$27,747$28,114$24,566$34,162
Adjustments for Features-3,691-3,8930-3,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,056$24,221$24,566$30,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0$5,613

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

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumGTIR
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $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$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,250$2,180$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$4,070$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,691-3,8930-3,983

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

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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