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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: $26,865

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIRHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,035 $26,048
Autobahn Package 6,000      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 175 175
Comfort Package     1,600  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Navigation system       795
Autobahn Package 5,760      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 166 166
Comfort Package     1,520  
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Navigation system       755
Options (change) 6,235 235 1,870 1,065
Options (change) 5,945 185 1,776 1,011
Destination 770 770 875 875
Total Price $31,600 $35,595 $26,865 $29,215
Total Invoice $30,326 $34,162 $25,686 $27,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,558
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIRHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,600$35,595$26,865$29,215
Adjustments for Features-85-7850-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,515$34,810$26,865$27,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$150
Total Invoice$30,326$34,162$25,686$27,934
Adjustments for Features-82-7530-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,244$33,409$25,686$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,165$0$144

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTIRHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,915$4,130$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$785$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-7530-2,104

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

Model Year20122018
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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

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 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%

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