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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,913

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $3,992

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,596

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $3,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,070 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $22,446 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Autobahn Package 2,815        
All-weather floor mats 225 175 175 175 175
Bluetooth cell phone link 295        
Navigation system 1,750     795 795
Comfort Package   1,600 1,600    
Door sill trim plates   95 95 95 95
Autobahn Package 2,606        
All-weather floor mats 175 166 166 166 166
Bluetooth cell phone link 254        
Navigation system 1,546     755 755
Comfort Package   1,520 1,520    
Door sill trim plates   90 90 90 90
Options (change) 5,085 1,870 1,870 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 4,581 1,776 1,776 1,011 1,011
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,905 $26,920 $25,913 $29,060 $28,053
Total Invoice $27,777 $25,738 $24,596 $27,786 $26,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,433
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,905$26,920$25,913$29,060$28,053
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,275-2,950-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,905$26,170$24,638$26,110$24,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,592$60$1,532$0
Total Invoice$27,777$25,738$24,596$27,786$26,644
Adjustments for Features0-717-1,210-2,821-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,777$25,021$23,386$24,965$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,677$42$1,621$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0 $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,030$4,555$6,230$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,275$2,950$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717-1,210-2,821-3,300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102017
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in173.6 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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