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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: $25,560

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $29,995
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Cold Weather Package 295    
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 166 166 185
Cold Weather Package 280    
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 565 270 935
Options (change) 536 256 755
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $25,560 $28,420 $31,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,837
Model Year201820182019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG42/38 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,560$28,420$31,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,560$25,545$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182019
ModelC-MAXC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumSE R-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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$3,030$5,905$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,749-57

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,640 lb.3,274 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 SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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