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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: $28,400

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $29,995
Satellite radio 230    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Alloy wheels 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Satellite radio 211    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Alloy wheels 456    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 1,375 650 560
Options (change) 1,265 598 455
Destination 1,120 1,120 895
Total Price $28,400 $30,300 $31,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,488
Model Year201820182019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,400$30,300$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$27,950$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$450$0$0

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

Model Year201820182019
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGolf / GTI
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$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$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 sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$5,025$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246-120

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

Model Year20182019
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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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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