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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: $31,345

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,196

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $26,451 $30,726
All-weather floor mats 185 185 170 170
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 225 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Package 302A     2,015 2,015
All-weather floor mats 145 145 152 152
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 199 199    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589    
Package 302A     1,798 1,798
Options (change) 2,210 2,210 2,185 2,185
Options (change) 1,933 1,933 1,950 1,950
Destination 690 690 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,200 $42,100 $31,345 $31,923
Total Invoice $31,845 $39,292 $29,196 $29,464

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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: $2,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,200$42,100$31,345$31,923
Adjustments for Features-695-3,1000-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$39,000$31,345$31,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$97$0
Total Invoice$31,845$39,292$29,196$29,464
Adjustments for Features-647-2,8930-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,198$36,399$29,196$28,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$355$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLuxVR6Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
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$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,830$3,730$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$3,100$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-647-2,8930-623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.0 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height59.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft352.6 ft3

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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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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