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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $26,048 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 795      
Door sill trim plates 95      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Navigation system 755      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 890 750 750 750
Options (change) 845 600 600 600
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $29,040 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $27,768 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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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: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,040$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,025-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$32,335$34,470$36,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$27,768$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-980-981-1,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$30,926$32,973$34,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,047$3,937

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelC-MAXPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid Titanium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$4,530$4,530$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,025$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-980-981-1,076

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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%

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