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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: $29,215

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $27,275
Base Invoice $28,930 $34,225 $26,048
All-weather floor mats 235 235 175
Navigation system     795
Door sill trim plates     95
All-weather floor mats 185 185 166
Navigation system     755
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 235 235 1,065
Options (change) 185 185 1,011
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $31,190 $36,705 $29,215
Total Invoice $29,935 $35,230 $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 Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year201620162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4292hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,190$36,705$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-950-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$35,755$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,565$0
Total Invoice$29,935$35,230$27,934
Adjustments for Features0-912-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,935$34,318$27,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,383$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,965$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-912-325

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

Model Year20162018
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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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