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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: $29,215

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,048 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 175 55 55
Keyless entry keypad 95    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Navigation system 755 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 166 47 47
Keyless entry keypad 90    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 1,065 4,815 2,720
Options (change) 1,011 4,093 2,312
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $29,215 $34,845 $35,900
Total Invoice $27,934 $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 Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year201820082008
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,215$34,845$35,900
Adjustments for Features-3300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$34,845$35,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$27,934$32,151$33,275
Adjustments for Features-3160-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,618$32,151$33,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,395$4,065$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3160-232

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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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