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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: $30,000

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTI AutobahnXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $36,945 $25,905 $28,530
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Premium Package   2,325  
Blind spot warning system   575 575
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Premium Package   2,139  
Blind spot warning system   529 529
Options (change) 235 2,975 650
Options (change) 185 2,737 598
Destination 995 1,120 1,120
Total Price $38,175 $30,000 $30,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,554
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTI AutobahnXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine228hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$38,175$30,000$30,300
Adjustments for Features-4,4800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,695$30,000$30,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150

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

Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTITransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGTI AutobahnXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,230$2,750$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380-143

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

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTITransit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.8 in
Length167.6 in173.9 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in72.6 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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