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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: $31,885

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,549

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $35,268
Package 302A 2,015 2,015  
All-weather floor mats 170 170 75
Keyless entry keypad 95 95  
Remote start 445    
Navigation system     795
Cargo cover     135
Power liftgate     495
Package 302A 1,798 1,798  
All-weather floor mats 152 152 64
Keyless entry keypad 85 85  
Remote start 397    
Navigation system     676
Cargo cover     115
Power liftgate     421
Options (change) 2,725 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 2,432 2,035 1,276
Destination 795 795 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $31,885 $32,018 $40,180
Total Invoice $29,678 $29,549 $37,369

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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: $5,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year201320132012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,885$32,018$40,180
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,885$31,493$37,330
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$0
Total Invoice$29,678$29,549$37,369
Adjustments for Features0-485-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,678$29,064$34,718
Cost Above Minimum$614$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,140$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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 Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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