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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,324

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJetta SportWagen
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,170 $27,170 $31,770 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,083 $25,948 $30,341 $24,517
Package 203A 2,195      
Winter Package 295      
Package 301A   1,295 1,295  
Navigation system       830
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Package 203A 2,086      
Winter Package 280      
Package 301A   1,231 1,231  
Navigation system       796
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 2,490 1,295 1,295 2,580
Options (change) 2,366 1,231 1,231 2,477
Destination 875 875 875 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $27,535 $29,340 $29,933 $28,890
Total Invoice $26,324 $28,054 $28,440 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,189
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJetta SportWagen
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,535$29,340$29,933$28,890
Adjustments for Features-490-2,340-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$27,000$26,918$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$127$82$0$0
Total Invoice$26,324$28,054$28,440$27,764
Adjustments for Features-468-2,237-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,856$25,817$25,575$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$281$242$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJetta SportWagen
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $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
Curve control$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,155$6,005$6,680$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$2,340$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-468-2,237-2,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length173.6 in179.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height63.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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