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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $4,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,170 $28,455 $32,920 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $23,472 $26,535 $30,699 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Winter Package 295            
Winter Package 264            
Options (change) 295 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 264 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $26,290 $29,280 $29,738 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $24,561 $27,360 $27,517 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,897
Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,290$29,280$29,738$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-2,420-5,195-5,8700-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,870$24,085$23,868$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$2$217$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$24,561$27,360$27,517$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-2,261-4,854-5,4320-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,300$22,506$22,085$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$215$421$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key $250$250  $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150    
Universal garage door opener $100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50$50    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250    
Rearview camera     $200 
Safety key$5$5$5    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0      
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio     $50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25    
Satellite radio $200$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot $25$25  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Boost gauge     $75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights      $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100    
Fog lights $125$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50    
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $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
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    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$6,705$7,380$1,510$3,610$2,660$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$5,195$5,870$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,261-4,854-5,4320-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142015
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 SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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