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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $23,995 $28,795
Package 301A 1,295 1,295    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Package 301A 1,155 1,155    
Door sill trim plates 85 85    
Options (change) 1,390 1,390 0 0
Options (change) 1,240 1,240 0 0
Destination 875 875 820 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,435 $29,893 $25,815 $30,790
Total Invoice $27,452 $27,607 $24,815 $29,590

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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: $1,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,435$29,893$25,815$30,790
Adjustments for Features-5,345-6,0200-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,090$23,873$25,815$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$27,452$27,607$24,815$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,985-5,5600-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,467$22,047$24,815$25,866
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$0$1,051

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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$0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,955$7,630$1,610$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$6,020$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,985-5,5600-3,724

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152014
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.2,988 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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