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Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,075

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,660

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $8,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $35,528 $38,862
Package 302A 2,135 2,135    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 75 75
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
Remote start 395      
Navigation system     795  
Cargo cover     135 135
Power liftgate     495  
Package 401A       4,130
Package 302A 1,906 1,906    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 66 66
Keyless entry keypad 85 85    
Remote start 353      
Navigation system     694  
Cargo cover     118 118
Power liftgate     432  
Package 401A       3,604
Options (change) 2,795 2,400 1,500 4,340
Options (change) 2,496 2,143 1,310 3,788
Destination 825 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $32,075 $32,138 $40,495 $46,910
Total Invoice $29,856 $29,660 $37,733 $43,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,646
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,075$32,138$40,495$46,910
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,125-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$31,613$37,370$40,585
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$3,215
Total Invoice$29,856$29,660$37,733$43,545
Adjustments for Features0-485-2,912-5,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,856$29,175$34,821$37,674
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0$2,853

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,390$5,990$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,125$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-2,912-5,871

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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