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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: $30,645

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,579

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $27,513
All-weather floor mats 170 170 185
Package 301A 1,195 1,195  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
All-weather floor mats 152 152 145
Package 301A 1,067 1,067  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 1,365 1,365 7,235
Options (change) 1,219 1,219 6,531
Destination 825 825 630
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,645 $31,103 $37,815
Total Invoice $28,579 $28,736 $34,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year201420142006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,645$31,103$37,815
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,645$30,428$36,215
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$28,579$28,736$34,674
Adjustments for Features0-624-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,579$28,112$33,207
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
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, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,305$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelC-MAXPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length173.6 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height63.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft314.2 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 Passat 3.6 VR6

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%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested280053%
Total Not Requested248047%

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