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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: $30,930

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $26,048
All-weather floor mats 235 235 175
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
All-weather floor mats 185 185 166
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 610 610 2,780
Options (change) 485 485 2,640
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $30,930
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $29,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,110$36,110$30,930
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,100$32,950$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$29,563
Adjustments for Features-2,881-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,807$31,540$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatC-MAX
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,390$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-3,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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