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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: $25,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,603

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $22,930 $23,323
SYNC 3 Package 875      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Alloy wheels 495      
Cold Weather Package     250  
Navigation system     595 1,405
Sunroof       2,100
SYNC 3 Package 805      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 176 176
Alloy wheels 456      
Cold Weather Package     215  
Navigation system     512 1,349
Sunroof       2,016
Options (change) 1,445 75 1,080 3,740
Options (change) 1,330 69 903 3,541
Destination 1,120 1,120 770 770
Total Price $28,470 $29,725 $25,735 $28,805
Total Invoice $27,189 $28,435 $24,603 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,470$29,725$25,735$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2,250-3,7750-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,220$25,950$25,735$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$0$940
Total Invoice$27,189$28,435$24,603$27,634
Adjustments for Features-2,149-3,6110-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,040$24,824$24,603$25,591
Cost Above Minimum$216$0$0$988

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

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumTDIGTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
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 sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $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
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,025$1,250$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$3,775$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,149-3,6110-2,043

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

Model Year20182011
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

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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