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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $23,395
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $22,459
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Package 301A 1,231 1,231  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 1,390 1,390 4,600
Options (change) 1,321 1,321 4,416
Destination 875 875 770
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,435 $30,028 $28,765
Total Invoice $28,144 $28,530 $27,645

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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: $1,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,032
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp 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)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,435$30,028$28,765
Adjustments for Features-2,395-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$26,958$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0
Total Invoice$28,144$28,530$27,645
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,854$25,613$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXBeetle
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELTurbo
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app $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
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $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
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,530$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,290-2,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length173.6 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height63.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,940 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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

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