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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: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $5,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,048 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 795 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 175 75 75
Keyless entry keypad 95    
Convenience Package   995  
Remote start   385 385
Navigation system 755 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 166 64 64
Keyless entry keypad 90    
Convenience Package   846  
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 1,065 3,960 2,455
Options (change) 1,011 3,366 2,087
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $29,215 $36,390 $38,820
Total Invoice $27,934 $33,500 $35,803

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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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year201820092009
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$36,390$38,820
Adjustments for Features-3900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$36,390$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$27,934$33,500$35,803
Adjustments for Features-3730-1,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,561$33,500$34,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
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 
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
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 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$4,295$3,905$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3730-1,614

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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