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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: $31,065

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $4,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $29,319 $32,901
Package 301A 1,195 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 75 75
Remote start 445   385 385
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Package 301A 1,067 1,067    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 64 64
Remote start 397   327 327
Keyless entry keypad 85 85    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Options (change) 1,905 1,460 3,960 2,455
Options (change) 1,701 1,304 3,366 2,087
Destination 795 795 815 815
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,065 $31,198 $36,390 $38,820
Total Invoice $28,947 $28,818 $33,500 $35,803

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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: $5,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,836
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,065$31,198$36,390$38,820
Adjustments for Features0-525-360-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$30,673$36,030$36,710
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$0$680
Total Invoice$28,947$28,818$33,500$35,803
Adjustments for Features0-485-331-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,947$28,333$33,169$33,857
Cost Above Minimum$614$0$0$688

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,795$4,320$4,155$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$360$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-331-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length173.6 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height63.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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