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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Package 302A 2,135 2,135      
Remote start 395        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Package 302A 1,906 1,906      
Remote start 353        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,530 2,135 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,259 1,906 300 300 300
Destination 825 825 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,810 $31,873 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $29,619 $29,423 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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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: $272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,358
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,810$31,873$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-25-55000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$31,323$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$29,619$29,423$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-23-50800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,596$28,915$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$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 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,380$3,830$3,830$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$550$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-50800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142013
ModelC-MAXPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length173.6 in191.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height63.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,167 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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