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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,780

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,715

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $5,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid TitaniumSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,048 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Door sill trim plates 95        
Style & Comfort Package   1,475      
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates 90        
Style & Comfort Package   1,269      
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Options (change) 95 1,710 235 235 235
Options (change) 90 1,454 185 185 185
Destination 875 850 850 850 850
Total Price $28,245 $22,780 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $27,013 $21,715 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid TitaniumSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,245$22,780$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-3,9300-1,300-1,875-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,315$22,780$22,905$23,230$25,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125$450$3,045
Total Invoice$27,013$21,715$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-3,7590-1,248-1,799-1,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,254$21,715$21,981$22,294$24,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$266$579$3,071

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid TitaniumSCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app   $25 
Remote start$150    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Curve control$50    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250
Safety key$5    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$6,155$2,225$3,525$4,100$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0$1,300$1,875$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7590-1,248-1,799-1,968

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length173.6 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height63.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Style & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/55HR17 tires400No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested125073%
Total Not Requested46527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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