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Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,805 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL | |||||
| Difference: $11,630 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL | |||||
| Difference: $12,153 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-MAX | C-MAX | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Hybrid SEL | Energi SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,170 | $31,635 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $25,337 | $29,499 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Package 303A | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 175 | 175 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Door sill trim plates | 95 | 95 | |||
| Remote start | 395 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | 95 | 95 | |||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,678 | 2,678 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 156 | 156 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Door sill trim plates | 85 | 85 | |||
| Remote start | 353 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | 85 | 85 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,760 | 3,365 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 3,357 | 3,004 | 333 | 333 | 333 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,007 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $31,805 | $31,868 | $43,435 | $47,295 | $55,285 |
| Total Invoice | $29,569 | $29,371 | $41,524 | $45,211 | $52,840 |
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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: $7,287 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,043 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-MAX | C-MAX | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Hybrid SEL | Energi SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 141hp I4 H | 141hp I4 PiH | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 9 | 100, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $31,805 | $31,868 | $43,435 | $47,295 | $55,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -525 | -4,805 | -6,230 | -13,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,805 | $31,343 | $38,630 | $41,065 | $42,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $462 | $0 | $0 | $2,435 | $3,510 |
| Total Invoice | $29,569 | $29,371 | $41,524 | $45,211 | $52,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -484 | -4,594 | -5,955 | -12,564 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,569 | $28,887 | $36,930 | $39,256 | $40,276 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $682 | $0 | $0 | $2,326 | $3,346 |
Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-MAX | C-MAX | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Hybrid SEL | Energi SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row under-floor storage | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $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 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $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 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $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 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,175 | $4,700 | $8,980 | $10,405 | $17,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $525 | $4,805 | $6,230 | $13,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -484 | -4,594 | -5,955 | -12,564 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | C-MAX | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,608 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.6 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Sony, 100W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Sony, 100W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 15% |
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