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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: $31,805

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,394

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $39,442 $50,587
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Remote start 395      
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 75 75
Cargo cover     130 130
Package 303A 2,850 2,850    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Remote start 375      
Keyless entry keypad 90 90    
All-weather floor mats 166 166 71 71
Cargo cover     124 124
Options (change) 3,760 3,365 205 205
Options (change) 3,571 3,196 195 195
Destination 875 875 945 945
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,805 $32,003 $42,450 $54,120
Total Invoice $30,394 $30,405 $40,582 $51,727

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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: $6,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,111
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedPlatinum
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, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,805$32,003$42,450$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,775-12,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,805$31,478$37,675$41,230
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$3,555
Total Invoice$30,394$30,405$40,582$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-499-4,565-12,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,394$29,906$36,017$39,407
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0$3,390

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedPlatinum
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 $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app $25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,340$8,590$16,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,775$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-4,565-12,320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested202585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested202585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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