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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: $27,710

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,792

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,170 $27,170 $31,635 $29,690
Base Invoice $22,539 $25,337 $29,499 $27,727
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 185
Package 203A 2,195      
Winter Package 295      
Package 302A   2,195 2,195  
Navigation system       1,990
All-weather floor mats 156 156 156 145
Package 203A 1,958      
Winter Package 264      
Package 302A   1,959 1,959  
Navigation system       1,758
Options (change) 2,665 2,370 2,370 2,175
Options (change) 2,378 2,115 2,115 1,903
Destination 875 875 875 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $27,710 $30,415 $30,873 $32,565
Total Invoice $25,792 $28,327 $28,482 $30,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$27,710$30,415$30,873$32,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-3,100-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$27,990$27,773$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$63$0
Total Invoice$25,792$28,327$28,482$30,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,259-2,860-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,792$26,068$25,622$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$170$446$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SELKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Remote start  $150 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,755$6,180$6,855$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$3,100$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,259-2,860-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152009
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.3,513 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 SE

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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