Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012 Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,810

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $7,734

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $26,535 $30,699
Package 302A     2,135 2,135
Remote start     395  
Package 302A     1,906 1,906
Remote start     353  
Options (change) 0 0 2,530 2,135
Options (change) 0 0 2,259 1,906
Destination 820 820 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $31,810 $31,873
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $29,619 $29,423

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Routan dealer quotes or Ford C-MAX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,173
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,710$45,100$31,810$31,873
Adjustments for Features-4,215-7,9150-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$37,185$31,810$31,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$462$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$29,619$29,423
Adjustments for Features-4,046-7,5960-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,111$35,689$29,619$28,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$681$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelRoutanRoutanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding center console$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,795$12,495$4,580$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$7,915$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,046-7,5960-485

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanC-MAX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in173.6 in
Width76.9 in72.0 in
Height68.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft352.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Minivans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.