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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: $8,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $25,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $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 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,155 $40,870 $29,060 $28,053
Total Invoice $34,702 $1,035 $27,786 $26,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,217
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4292hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,155$40,870$29,060$28,053
Adjustments for Features-3,135-4,2100-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$36,660$29,060$27,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$1,532$0
Total Invoice$34,702$1,035$27,786$26,644
Adjustments for Features-3,009-1070-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,693$928$27,786$26,145
Cost Above Minimum$30,765$0$1,641$0

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnRHybrid TitaniumEnergi 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
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,840$3,630$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$4,210$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-1070-499

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,641 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
17.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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