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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: $31,025

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $12,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $10,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,048 $35,268
Driver Assist Package 1,715  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 175 75
Keyless entry keypad 95  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Driver Assist Package 1,629  
Navigation system 755  
All-weather floor mats 166 64
Keyless entry keypad 90  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 2,875 4,710
Options (change) 2,730 4,004
Destination 875 825
Total Price $31,025 $43,390
Total Invoice $29,653 $40,097

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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: $7,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,332
Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,025$43,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$38,940
Total Invoice$29,653$40,097
Adjustments for Features0-4,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,653$35,985

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,940$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,112

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%
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 Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

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