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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: $27,783

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $4,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $4,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation system 795 795      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Navigation system 755 755      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 795 795 375 375 375
Options (change) 755 755 300 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $28,790 $27,783 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $27,530 $26,388 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,643
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4140hp 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)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,790$27,783$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-525-625-625-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$27,258$31,865$33,965$34,735
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$27,530$26,388$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-499-599-599-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,530$25,889$30,532$32,547$33,285
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium1.8T 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$25$25$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
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$3,455$3,980$4,080$4,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$625$625$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-599-599-695

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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