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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: $29,558

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $8,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,074

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $8,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $34,801 $25,900 $28,765
All-weather floor mats 235 175 175
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Navigation system   795 795
Driver Assist Package   1,600 1,600
All-weather floor mats 185 166 166
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Navigation system   755 755
Driver Assist Package   1,520 1,520
Options (change) 760 2,570 2,570
Options (change) 607 2,441 2,441
Destination 900 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,910 $30,565 $29,558
Total Invoice $36,308 $29,216 $28,074

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$30,565$29,558
Adjustments for Features-5,8100-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$30,565$29,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$36,308$29,216$28,074
Adjustments for Features-5,5640-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$29,216$27,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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 
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $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  
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  
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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,165$3,355$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,810$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5640-499

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182017
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.3,641 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 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 liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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 liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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