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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: $31,585

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,418

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $29,222 $36,669
Package 302A 2,135 2,135    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 185 185
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     225 225
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Package 302A 1,906 1,906    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 145 145
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     199 199
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,305 2,305 2,210 2,210
Options (change) 2,058 2,058 1,933 1,933
Destination 825 825 690 690
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,585 $32,043 $34,200 $42,100
Total Invoice $29,418 $29,575 $31,845 $39,292

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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: $2,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,246
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 980, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,585$32,043$34,200$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-675-695-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,585$31,368$33,505$39,000
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$29,418$29,575$31,845$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-623-647-2,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,418$28,952$31,198$36,399
Cost Above Minimum$466$0$0$5,201

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents  $100$100
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$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$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  
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,730$4,405$4,425$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$695$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-647-2,893

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelC-MAXPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length173.6 in188.0 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height63.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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%

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