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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: $3,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Cold Weather Package 295 295            
Door sill trim plates 95 95 95 95        
Cold Weather Package 280 280            
Door sill trim plates 90 90 90 90        
Options (change) 390 390 95 95 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 370 370 90 90 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $25,440 $24,433 $28,090 $27,083 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $24,332 $23,190 $26,865 $25,723 $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: $1,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,152
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,440$24,433$28,090$27,083$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-3,320-3,845-6,195-6,7200-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,120$20,588$21,895$20,363$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,757$225$1,532$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$24,332$23,190$26,865$25,723$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-3,175-3,649-5,925-6,3830-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,157$19,541$20,940$19,340$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$1,817$201$1,600$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$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$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Proximity key  $250$250  $250 
Remote app $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150    
Universal garage door opener  $100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50$50$50    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5    
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100    
App support$0$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100    
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio      $50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot      $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125    
Boost gauge      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Cornering lights       $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$250    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$50    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,305$7,655$8,180$1,460$3,560$2,610$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$3,845$6,195$6,720$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,175-3,649-5,925-6,3830-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,641 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

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

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

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