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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: $30,000

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $30,245
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
Options (change) 2,975 650 235
Options (change) 2,737 598 185
Destination 1,120 1,120 850
Total Price $30,000 $30,300 $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: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,677
Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,000$30,300$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$30,150$27,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,775$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-116

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

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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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