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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $29,724 $32,601
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Remote start 395      
Rear spoiler     375 375
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Door sill trim plates 85 85    
Remote start 353      
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 3,490 3,095 375 375
Options (change) 3,116 2,763 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,535 $31,598 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $29,328 $29,130 $30,844 $33,721

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,535$31,598$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,460-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$31,073$28,730$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$29,328$29,130$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-484-3,315-3,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,328$28,646$27,529$30,310
Cost Above Minimum$682$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $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  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,230$7,165$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,460$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484-3,315-3,411

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
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.3,231 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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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