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

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,000

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,652

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $9,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $25,337 $29,499
Navigation system 795      
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 175 175
Power liftgate 495      
Package 401A   4,300    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Remote start     395  
Navigation system 694      
Cargo cover 114 114    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 156 156
Power liftgate 432      
Package 401A   3,752    
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Remote start     353  
Options (change) 1,495 4,505 2,955 2,560
Options (change) 1,306 3,932 2,638 2,285
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,590 $48,500 $31,000 $31,063
Total Invoice $37,823 $45,018 $28,850 $28,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,836
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,590$48,500$31,000$31,063
Adjustments for Features-3,025-6,3250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$42,175$31,000$30,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$462$0
Total Invoice$37,823$45,018$28,850$28,652
Adjustments for Features-2,819-5,8710-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,004$39,147$28,850$28,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,143$682$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $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 $100$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$5,990$9,290$2,965$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$6,325$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,819-5,8710-484

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in173.6 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested152548%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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