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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,615

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,201

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $7,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTiguan
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $36,250
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $34,801
All-weather floor mats 175 175 235
Package 303A 3,000 3,000  
Remote start 395    
Cargo cover     200
Universal garage door opener     325
All-weather floor mats 156 156 185
Package 303A 2,678 2,678  
Remote start 353    
Cargo cover     152
Universal garage door opener     270
Options (change) 3,570 3,175 760
Options (change) 3,187 2,834 607
Destination 875 875 900
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $31,615 $31,678 $37,910
Total Invoice $29,399 $29,201 $36,308

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,260
Model Year201520152018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTiguan
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/50-19
Total Price$31,615$31,678$37,910
Adjustments for Features0-525-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$31,153$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0
Total Invoice$29,399$29,201$36,308
Adjustments for Features0-484-6,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,399$28,717$29,977
Cost Above Minimum$682$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201520152018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTiguan
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,930$3,455$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484-6,331

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152018
ModelC-MAXTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length173.6 in185.1 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height63.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.533.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

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

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