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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: $27,575

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,360

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,755 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $26,861 $23,035 $26,048
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 175 175
Driver Assist Package   1,315  
Cold Weather Package   295  
Navigation system 1,758 755 755
All-weather floor mats 145 166 166
Driver Assist Package   1,249  
Cold Weather Package   280  
Options (change) 2,175 2,580 970
Options (change) 1,903 2,450 921
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $31,680 $27,575 $29,120
Total Invoice $29,514 $26,360 $27,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG42/38 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,680$27,575$29,120
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$27,375$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0
Total Invoice$29,514$26,360$27,844
Adjustments for Features0-191-2,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$26,169$25,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$357$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatC-MAXC-MAX
TrimKomfortHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener  $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
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,430$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-2,032

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,512 lb.3,640 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 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%

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