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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,925

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSER-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $26,995 $29,995
All-weather floor mats 170 170 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Rear spoiler     375 375
All-weather floor mats 152 152 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 170 170 935 935
Options (change) 152 152 755 755
Destination 795 795 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,330 $29,908 $28,925 $31,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,642
Model Year2013201320212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSER-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,330$29,908$28,925$31,925
Adjustments for Features-780-1,455-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,550$28,453$27,735$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$4,190

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSER-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote start $150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$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$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,880$5,555$5,290$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$1,455$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-729-1,346-720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132021
ModelC-MAXPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length173.6 in193.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height63.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

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

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