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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: $32,845

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $5,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $34,801 $26,535 $30,699
All-weather floor mats 235 170 170
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Package 303A   3,000 3,000
Remote start   395  
All-weather floor mats 185 152 152
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Package 303A   2,678 2,678
Remote start   353  
Options (change) 760 3,565 3,170
Options (change) 607 3,183 2,830
Destination 900 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,910 $32,845 $32,908
Total Invoice $36,308 $30,543 $30,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,910$32,845$32,908
Adjustments for Features-6,6100-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$32,845$32,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$462$0
Total Invoice$36,308$30,543$30,347
Adjustments for Features-6,3310-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,977$30,543$29,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25 $25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,540$2,930$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,610$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3310-484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182014
ModelTiguanC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length185.1 in173.6 in
Width72.4 in72.0 in
Height66.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

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