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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: $31,585

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120142014
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $28,455 $32,920
All-weather floor mats 235 170 170
Package 302A   2,135 2,135
All-weather floor mats 185 152 152
Package 302A   1,906 1,906
Options (change) 235 2,305 2,305
Options (change) 185 2,058 2,058
Destination 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $38,175 $31,585 $32,043

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,880
Model Year202120142014
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,175$31,585$32,043
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,690$31,585$31,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0

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

Model Year202120142014
ModelGolf / GTIC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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 
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,840$3,355$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1080-623

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

Model Year20212014
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 Weight2,874 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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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