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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: $31,135

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $3,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $27,273 $30,178
Package 301A 1,195 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 55 55
Remote start 395   385 385
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Package 301A 1,067 1,067    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 47 47
Remote start 353   326 326
Keyless entry keypad 85 85    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 1,855 1,460 4,815 2,720
Options (change) 1,657 1,304 4,093 2,312
Destination 825 825 785 785
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,135 $31,198 $34,845 $35,900
Total Invoice $29,017 $28,821 $32,151 $33,275

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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: $3,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,427
Model Year2014201420082008
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$31,135$31,198$34,845$35,900
Adjustments for Features0-525-420-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$30,673$34,425$35,230
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$805
Total Invoice$29,017$28,821$32,151$33,275
Adjustments for Features0-485-388-621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,017$28,336$31,763$32,654
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0$891

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420082008
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
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$3,895$4,420$4,315$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$420$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-388-621

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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