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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: $30,730

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,411

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $3,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $25,337 $29,499
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Package 302A       2,195 2,195
Remote start       395  
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Package 302A       1,959 1,959
Remote start       353  
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 750 750 750 2,685 2,290
Options (change) 600 600 600 2,397 2,044
Destination 820 820 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $30,730 $30,793
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $28,609 $28,411

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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: $1,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,903
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$30,730$30,793
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,125-1,2250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$34,370$36,340$30,730$30,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$462$0
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$28,609$28,411
Adjustments for Features-1,076-1,076-1,1720-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,830$32,878$34,767$28,609$27,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$682$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
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$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $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 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,905$5,005$3,780$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,125$1,225$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-1,076-1,1720-484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,173 lb.3,608 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 SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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