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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: $30,415

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,074

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,755 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $26,861 $25,948 $30,341
Navigation system 1,990    
All-weather floor mats 185 175 175
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Navigation system 1,758    
All-weather floor mats 145 166 166
Package 302A   2,085 2,085
Options (change) 2,175 2,370 2,370
Options (change) 1,903 2,251 2,251
Destination 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,680 $30,415 $31,008
Total Invoice $29,514 $29,074 $29,460

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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: $3,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,680$30,415$31,008
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$28,590$28,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$29,514$29,074$29,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$27,329$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,555$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102016
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 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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