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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: $24,513

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $312

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,266

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Navigation Package 1,130              
Premium Package 1,440              
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375        
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 175 175 175 175
Navigation system       900     795 795
Autobahn Package       2,050        
Cold Weather Package         295 295    
Navigation Package 1,084              
Premium Package 1,382              
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 166 166 166 166
Navigation system       864     755 755
Autobahn Package       1,968        
Cold Weather Package         280 280    
Options (change) 3,180 610 610 3,560 470 470 970 970
Options (change) 2,951 485 485 3,317 446 446 921 921
Destination 770 770 770 770 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075 $25,520 $24,513 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882 $24,408 $23,266 $27,696 $26,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,866
Model Year20122012201220122017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075$25,520$24,513$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-880-1,405-4,480-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600$24,640$23,108$24,485$22,953
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$1,687$155$1,532$0
Total Invoice$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882$24,408$23,266$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,149-455-842-1,334-4,284-4,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427$23,566$21,932$23,412$21,800
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$253$2,761$1,766$132$1,612$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122012201220122017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr 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$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0$0
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Remote app     $25 $25
Remote start      $150$150
Universal garage door opener      $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0    
Curve control    $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Safety key    $5$5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50    
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack     $0 $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
App support    $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325     
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50     
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,340$4,440$3,715$4,120$4,645$7,720$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$880$1,405$4,480$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,149-455-842-1,334-4,284-4,754

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122017
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.3,641 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 radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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