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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,955

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,901

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRabbit / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $23,300
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $21,721
All-weather floor mats 175 175 185
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
All-weather floor mats 156 156 145
Package 301A 1,155 1,155  
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Autobahn Package     2,796
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 1,565 1,565 5,005
Options (change) 1,396 1,396 4,530
Destination 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,610 $30,068 $28,955
Total Invoice $27,608 $27,763 $26,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,483
Model Year201520152008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRabbit / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,610$30,068$28,955
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$27,528$28,955
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$27,608$27,763$26,901
Adjustments for Features-1,739-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,869$25,418$26,901
Cost Above Minimum$451$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201520152008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRabbit / GTI
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 air vents  $100
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 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
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 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,630$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,739-2,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20152008
ModelC-MAXRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length173.6 in165.8 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height63.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft341.8 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 Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested146557%

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