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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: $28,455

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,491

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $25,200 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,499 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,990      
All-weather floor mats 185 170 170 170
Package 203A   1,995    
Winter Package   295    
Package 302A     2,015 2,015
Navigation system 1,758      
All-weather floor mats 145 152 152 152
Package 203A   1,781    
Winter Package   264    
Package 302A     1,798 1,798
Options (change) 2,175 2,460 2,185 2,185
Options (change) 1,903 2,197 1,950 1,950
Destination 700 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,565 $28,455 $31,345 $31,923
Total Invoice $30,330 $26,491 $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 Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,629
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,565$28,455$31,345$31,923
Adjustments for Features-2250-2,425-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$28,455$28,920$28,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$368
Total Invoice$30,330$26,491$29,196$29,464
Adjustments for Features-2100-2,259-2,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$26,491$26,937$26,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$446$112

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $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
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,755$6,180$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$2,425$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-2,259-2,861

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,513 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 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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