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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $27,275
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $26,048
Floor mats 235      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Navigation system       795
Door sill trim plates       95
Floor mats 185      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Navigation system       755
Door sill trim plates       90
Options (change) 610 375 375 890
Options (change) 485 300 300 845
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $31,925 $35,465 $38,030 $29,040
Total Invoice $30,550 $33,985 $36,445 $27,768

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT
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$31,925$35,465$38,030$29,040
Adjustments for Features-2,050-4,160-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,875$31,305$33,770$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,550$33,985$36,445$27,768
Adjustments for Features-1,962-3,986-4,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,588$29,999$32,363$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$3,775$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelPassatPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,280$7,390$7,490$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$4,160$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,962-3,986-4,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,231 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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