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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,515

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,523

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.6 VR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $27,513 $25,337 $29,499
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 175 175
Navigation system 1,800    
Package 301A   1,295 1,295
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 156 156
Navigation system 1,589    
Package 301A   1,155 1,155
Options (change) 7,235 1,470 1,470
Options (change) 6,531 1,311 1,311
Destination 630 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,815 $29,515 $29,973
Total Invoice $34,674 $27,523 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,152
Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.6 VR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,815$29,515$29,973
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$29,515$29,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$34,674$27,523$27,678
Adjustments for Features-1,4670-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,207$27,523$27,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.6 VR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,230$3,630$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4670-623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.252.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested280053%
Total Not Requested248047%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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