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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: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $30,193
Package 302A 2,015 2,015  
Package 302A 1,798 1,798  
Options (change) 2,015 2,015 0
Options (change) 1,798 1,798 0
Destination 795 795 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $31,175 $31,753 $32,270
Total Invoice $29,044 $29,312 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year201320132016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,175$31,753$32,270
Adjustments for Features-945-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$30,133$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$29,044$29,312$31,013
Adjustments for Features-880-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,164$27,817$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$347$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,630$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-1,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,608 lb.3,013 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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