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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: $1,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $31,095
Driver Assist Package 1,715  
All-weather floor mats 175 235
Navigation system 795  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Rear spoiler   375
Driver Assist Package 1,629  
All-weather floor mats 166 185
Navigation system 755  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,780 610
Options (change) 2,640 485
Destination 875 920
Total Price $30,930 $32,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,288
Model Year20182020
ModelC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,930$32,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$29,615

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182020
ModelC-MAXPassat
TrimHybrid TitaniumSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $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
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,230$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182020
ModelC-MAXPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length173.6 in193.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height63.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.3,325 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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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 SEL

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

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