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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $6,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $27,518 $29,578
Comfort Package 1,600      
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
Navigation system   795 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Comfort Package 1,520      
Keyless entry keypad 90 90    
Navigation system   755 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Options (change) 1,695 890 4,940 3,240
Options (change) 1,610 845 4,200 2,755
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $26,690 $29,040 $35,785 $36,400
Total Invoice $25,520 $27,768 $32,363 $32,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$26,690$29,040$35,785$36,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-945-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$26,990$34,840$35,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$615
Total Invoice$25,520$27,768$32,363$32,978
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-855-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,520$25,808$31,508$32,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$288$0$614

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEddie 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  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,955$6,005$4,900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$945$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,960-855-856

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142586%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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