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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: $26,508

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $6,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $5,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $27,727 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Navigation system 1,990 795 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 175 175 175 175
Driver Assist Package   1,200 1,200    
Cold Weather Package   295 295    
Navigation system 1,758 755 755 755 755
All-weather floor mats 145 166 166 166 166
Driver Assist Package   1,140 1,140    
Cold Weather Package   280 280    
Options (change) 2,175 2,465 2,465 970 970
Options (change) 1,903 2,341 2,341 921 921
Destination 700 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,565 $27,515 $26,508 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $30,330 $26,303 $25,161 $27,696 $26,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,602
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,565$27,515$26,508$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,050-2,450-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$26,990$25,458$26,515$24,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,007$475$1,532$0
Total Invoice$30,330$26,303$25,161$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features0-502-997-2,343-2,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$25,801$24,164$25,353$23,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,073$436$1,625$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125    
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$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 
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250    
Second-row under-floor storage $150$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    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,530$5,055$6,455$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,050$2,450$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-502-997-2,343-2,826

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092017
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.3,641 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%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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