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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $25,337 $29,499
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Remote start     395  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Package 303A     2,678 2,678
Remote start     353  
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 375 375 3,490 3,095
Options (change) 300 300 3,116 2,763
Destination 820 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,190 $35,190 $31,535 $31,598
Total Invoice $30,844 $33,721 $29,328 $29,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,190$35,190$31,535$31,598
Adjustments for Features-3,460-3,5600-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,730$31,630$31,535$31,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$462$0
Total Invoice$30,844$33,721$29,328$29,130
Adjustments for Features-3,315-3,4110-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,529$30,310$29,328$28,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$682$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatC-MAXC-MAX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25 $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,165$7,265$3,705$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$3,560$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,315-3,4110-484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172015
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.3,608 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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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