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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,170 $28,455 $32,920 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,472 $26,535 $30,699 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Package 203A 1,995            
Winter Package 295            
All-weather floor mats 170 170 170 235 235 235 235
Package 301A   1,195 1,195        
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Navigation system             900
Autobahn Package             2,050
Package 203A 1,781            
Winter Package 264            
All-weather floor mats 152 152 152 185 185 185 185
Package 301A   1,067 1,067        
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Navigation system             864
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 2,460 1,365 1,365 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,197 1,219 1,219 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 825 825 825 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $28,455 $30,645 $31,103 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $26,494 $28,579 $28,736 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,139
Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,455$30,645$31,103$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-1,805-3,580-4,2550-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$27,065$26,848$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$198$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$26,494$28,579$28,736$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-1,681-3,339-3,9310-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,813$25,240$24,805$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$8$435$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0    
Power liftgate$350      
Proximity key $250$250$250$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$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50$50    
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Safety key$5$5$5    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$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    
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$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
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$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$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$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$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,370$6,145$6,820$2,565$2,665$3,765$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$3,580$4,255$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,681-3,339-3,9310-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
ModelC-MAXJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length173.6 in182.2 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height63.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%
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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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