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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: $29,425

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,067

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $25,095 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $24,091 $24,739 $27,246
Driver's Edition 4,600    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Premium Package   2,325  
Driver's Edition 4,416    
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Premium Package   2,139  
Options (change) 4,835 2,400 75
Options (change) 4,601 2,208 69
Destination 820 1,120 1,120
Total Price $30,750 $29,425 $29,725
Total Invoice $29,512 $28,067 $28,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine200hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$30,750$29,425$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-695-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$28,730$28,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$29,512$28,067$28,435
Adjustments for Features0-663-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$27,404$27,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175

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

Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTIXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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  
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,480$4,175$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-663-856

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

Model Year20142018
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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%

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