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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: $31,805

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

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $11,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $25,337 $29,499
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 175 175
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Remote start     395  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Cargo cover 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 156 156
Package 303A     2,678 2,678
Remote start     353  
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Options (change) 205 205 3,760 3,365
Options (change) 195 195 3,357 3,004
Destination 945 945 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $42,450 $54,120 $31,805 $31,868
Total Invoice $40,582 $51,727 $29,569 $29,371

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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: $6,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,178
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid 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, 12500, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,450$54,120$31,805$31,868
Adjustments for Features-4,725-12,8400-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$41,280$31,805$31,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,555$462$0
Total Invoice$40,582$51,727$29,569$29,371
Adjustments for Features-4,517-12,2720-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,065$39,455$29,569$28,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$682$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid 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$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 
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$8,540$16,655$3,815$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$12,840$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,517-12,2720-484

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in173.6 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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