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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: $30,510

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,164

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $28,930 $34,225 $25,948 $30,341
All-weather floor mats 235 235 175 175
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates     95 95
All-weather floor mats 185 185 166 166
Package 302A     2,085 2,085
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 235 235 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 185 185 2,341 2,341
Destination 820 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,190 $36,705 $30,510 $31,103
Total Invoice $29,935 $35,230 $29,164 $29,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,064
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4292hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
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$31,190$36,705$30,510$31,103
Adjustments for Features0-950-40-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$35,755$30,470$30,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,565$82$0
Total Invoice$29,935$35,230$29,164$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-912-38-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,935$34,318$29,126$28,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,383$255$0

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start   $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   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, 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  
Total Value of Features$4,240$5,190$4,280$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$40$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-912-38-679

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

Model Year20162016
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.3,608 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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