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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: $31,315

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $27,170 $31,770
All-weather floor mats 235 175 175
Package 303A   3,000 3,000
Door sill trim plates   95 95
All-weather floor mats 185 166 166
Package 303A   2,850 2,850
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 235 3,270 3,270
Options (change) 185 3,106 3,106
Destination 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,870 $31,315 $31,908

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,737
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,870$31,315$31,908
Adjustments for Features-3,8600-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,010$31,315$31,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25 $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,440$3,580$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-641

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in173.6 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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