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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $23,058
Package 303A 2,880 2,880  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     235
Package 303A 2,570 2,570  
Premium Package     2,150
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 2,880 2,880 2,735
Options (change) 2,570 2,570 2,335
Destination 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $32,040 $32,618 $27,605
Total Invoice $29,816 $30,084 $26,243

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,992
Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,040$32,618$27,605
Adjustments for Features-1,330-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$30,613$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$29,816$30,084$26,243
Adjustments for Features-1,238-1,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,578$28,235$26,243
Cost Above Minimum$343$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$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 
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 
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 seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,605$6,280$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,238-1,8490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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