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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,192 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,990    
Package 302A   2,015 2,015
Navigation system 1,758    
Package 302A   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 1,990 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 1,758 1,798 1,798
Destination 750 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,290 $31,175 $31,753
Total Invoice $31,700 $29,044 $29,312

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,618
Model Year201020132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,290$31,175$31,753
Adjustments for Features-4250-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$31,175$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$31,700$29,044$29,312
Adjustments for Features-3930-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,307$29,044$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
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 cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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 
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,580$4,155$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3930-623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102013
ModelTiguanC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in173.6 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height66.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft352.6 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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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