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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: $29,735

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,429

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Package 301A 1,295 1,295      
Remote start 395        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Package 301A 1,231 1,231      
Remote start 375        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 1,690 1,295 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,606 1,231 300 300 300
Destination 875 875 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $29,735 $29,933 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $28,429 $28,440 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $1,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,392
Model Year20162016201220122012
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$29,735$29,933$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-525-425-425-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,735$29,408$30,615$32,915$33,570
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,429$28,440$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-499-407-407-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,429$27,941$29,333$31,539$32,167
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201220122012
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   
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 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 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
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   
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 
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$3,305$3,830$3,730$3,730$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$425$425$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-407-407-503

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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