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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: $28,580

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,235

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $25,195 $28,362
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235 235
Remote start 395   450 450
Door sill trim plates 95 95 240 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185 185
Remote start 353   350 350
Door sill trim plates 85 85 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 3,665 3,270 1,485 1,160
Options (change) 3,272 2,919 1,190 920
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,710 $31,773 $28,580 $31,555
Total Invoice $29,484 $29,286 $27,235 $30,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,131
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,710$31,773$28,580$31,555
Adjustments for Features-990-1,515-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$30,258$28,080$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$29,484$29,286$27,235$30,132
Adjustments for Features-921-1,396-4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,563$27,890$26,759$30,132
Cost Above Minimum$673$0$0$3,373

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXJettaJetta
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$6,080$5,065$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$1,515$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-921-1,396-4760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
ModelC-MAXJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length173.6 in183.3 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height63.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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