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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,644

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,045 $36,595 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $28,843 $35,131 $25,900 $28,765
All-weather floor mats 235 235 175 175
Navigation system     795 795
Door sill trim plates     95 95
All-weather floor mats 185 185 166 166
Navigation system     755 755
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 235 235 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 185 185 1,011 1,011
Destination 820 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,100 $37,650 $29,060 $28,053
Total Invoice $29,848 $36,136 $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: $4,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,310
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4292hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,100$37,650$29,060$28,053
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-640-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$35,525$28,420$26,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$1,532$0
Total Invoice$29,848$36,136$27,786$26,644
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-612-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,848$34,096$27,174$25,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,248$1,636$0

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

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,965$6,090$4,605$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$640$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,040-612-1,106

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

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in173.6 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft352.6 ft3

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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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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