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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: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $26,048
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Navigation system       795
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Navigation system       755
Options (change) 375 375 375 795
Options (change) 300 300 300 755
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $28,945
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $27,678

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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: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,854
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$28,945
Adjustments for Features-625-625-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$33,965$34,735$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$27,678
Adjustments for Features-599-599-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,532$32,547$33,285$27,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,080$4,180$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$625$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-599-599-6950

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in173.6 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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