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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTurboHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,035 $26,048
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Navigation system     795
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 4,600 1,695 890
Options (change) 4,416 1,610 845
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $28,765 $26,690 $29,040
Total Invoice $27,645 $25,520 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTurboHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,765$26,690$29,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$25,545$25,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150
Total Invoice$27,645$25,520$27,768
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-3,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$24,425$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTurboHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,610$4,755$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,095-3,198

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleC-MAX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in173.6 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

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%

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