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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: $27,575

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,360

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $28,755
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $26,861
Driver Assist Package 1,315    
Cold Weather Package 295    
Navigation system 795 795 1,990
All-weather floor mats 175 175 185
Driver Assist Package 1,249    
Cold Weather Package 280    
Navigation system 755 755 1,758
All-weather floor mats 166 166 145
Options (change) 2,580 970 2,175
Options (change) 2,450 921 1,903
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $27,575 $29,120 $31,680
Total Invoice $26,360 $27,844 $29,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG42/38 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$27,575$29,120$31,680
Adjustments for Features-200-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$26,995$31,680
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0
Total Invoice$26,360$27,844$29,514
Adjustments for Features-191-2,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,169$25,812$29,514
Cost Above Minimum$357$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350 $350
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,430$6,355$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-2,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,640 lb.3,512 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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