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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,603

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimTDIGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $25,700 $28,325
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $24,544 $27,050
Navigation system 595 1,405    
Cold Weather Package 250      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Sunroof   2,100    
SYNC 3 Package     875  
Alloy wheels     495  
Navigation system 512 1,349    
Cold Weather Package 215      
All-weather floor mats 176 176 69 69
Sunroof   2,016    
SYNC 3 Package     805  
Alloy wheels     456  
Options (change) 1,080 3,740 1,445 75
Options (change) 903 3,541 1,330 69
Destination 770 770 995 995
Total Price $25,735 $28,805 $28,140 $29,395
Total Invoice $24,603 $27,634 $26,869 $28,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimTDIGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$25,735$28,805$28,140$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-2,250-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,735$26,675$25,890$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$270$0
Total Invoice$24,603$27,634$26,869$28,114
Adjustments for Features0-2,043-2,148-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,603$25,591$24,721$24,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$217$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimTDIGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,380$3,500$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$2,250$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,043-2,148-3,610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTITransit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.8 in
Length165.4 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in72.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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