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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $25,200 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $23,499 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation Package 1,130            
Premium Package 1,440            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 170 170 170
Navigation system       900      
Autobahn Package       2,050      
Package 203A         1,995    
Winter Package         295    
Package 301A           1,195 1,195
Navigation Package 1,084            
Premium Package 1,382            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 152 152 152
Navigation system       864      
Autobahn Package       1,968      
Package 203A         1,781    
Winter Package         264    
Package 301A           1,067 1,067
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 2,460 1,365 1,365
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 2,197 1,219 1,219
Destination 770 770 770 770 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $28,455 $30,525 $31,103
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882 $26,491 $28,465 $28,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,136
Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$28,455$30,525$31,103
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-1,805-3,580-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$26,650$26,945$26,848
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$295$198
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882$26,491$28,465$28,733
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,149-455-1,680-3,338-3,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427$24,811$25,127$24,802
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$253$2,761$9$325$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
CVT    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0
Power liftgate    $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start      $150
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Curve control    $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Safety key    $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50   
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger      $500
8 kWh battery pack      $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325    
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,665$3,765$3,040$4,370$6,145$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$1,805$3,580$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-1,680-3,338-3,931

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in173.6 in
Width70.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.552.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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