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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: $30,930

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,048 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
All-weather floor mats 175 235 235
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
All-weather floor mats 166 185 185
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,780 610 610
Options (change) 2,640 485 485
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $30,930 $33,110 $36,110
Total Invoice $29,563 $31,688 $34,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,930$33,110$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$30,100$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,563$31,688$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,881-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,563$28,807$31,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,230$6,240$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,881-3,025

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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