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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: $28,410

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,330

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit Connect
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $24,525
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $22,870
Driver Assistance Package 695 695  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75
Navigation Package     1,165
Automatic climate control, front     275
Automatic headlights     125
Steering-linked fog lights     125
Obstacle detection, front     495
Roof rails     135
Alloy wheels     495
Driver Assistance Package 598 598  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64
Navigation Package     994
Automatic climate control, front     234
Automatic headlights     107
Steering-linked fog lights     107
Obstacle detection, front     422
Roof rails     115
Alloy wheels     422
Options (change) 930 930 2,890
Options (change) 783 783 2,465
Destination 820 820 995
Total Price $31,095 $32,095 $28,410
Total Invoice $29,774 $30,734 $26,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $567
Model Year201520152014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit Connect
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-16
Total Price$31,095$32,095$28,410
Adjustments for Features-3,005-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$30,140$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$29,774$30,734$26,330
Adjustments for Features-2,877-1,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,897$28,862$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0

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

Model Year201520152014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITransit Connect
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,430$4,380$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,877-1,8720

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

Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTITransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.5 in104.8 in
Length179.6 in173.9 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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