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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,735

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,200

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $25,235 $29,140 $29,445
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $23,595 $27,246 $27,531
Package 301A 1,295 1,295      
Remote start 395        
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Heated front seats     250    
Leather seating surfaces     595   595
Navigation system     2,145 2,145 2,145
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     395   395
Package 301A 1,231 1,231      
Remote start 375        
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Heated front seats     208    
Leather seating surfaces     494   494
Navigation system     1,780 1,780 1,780
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     328   328
Options (change) 1,690 1,295 4,710 2,145 3,135
Options (change) 1,606 1,231 3,910 1,780 2,602
Destination 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $29,735 $29,933 $30,640 $31,980 $33,275
Total Invoice $28,429 $28,440 $28,200 $29,721 $30,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,735$29,933$30,640$31,980$33,275
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,755-175-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$27,178$30,465$31,555$33,275
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$1,090$2,810
Total Invoice$28,429$28,440$28,200$29,721$30,828
Adjustments for Features-2,132-2,618-161-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,297$25,822$28,039$29,326$30,828
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$1,287$2,789

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app $25   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist$50$50   
Curve control$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Roof rails  $250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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 moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,355$5,880$3,300$3,550$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,755$175$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,132-2,618-161-3950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162009
ModelC-MAXEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length173.6 in188.8 in
Width72.0 in71.4 in
Height63.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,603 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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