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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: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $9,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,048 $35,622 $40,191
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 175 75 75
Keyless entry keypad 95    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Package 301A   2,600  
Blind spot warning system   595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Package 401A     4,300
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
Navigation system 755    
All-weather floor mats 166 66 66
Keyless entry keypad 90    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Package 301A   2,269  
Blind spot warning system   519  
Cargo cover   114 114
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 2,875 3,400 4,505
Options (change) 2,730 2,968 3,932
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $31,025 $42,495 $48,500
Total Invoice $29,653 $39,485 $45,018

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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: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,882
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,025$42,495$48,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$39,320$43,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$29,653$39,485$45,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,653$36,535$40,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,958

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,990$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,950-4,525

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,535 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 system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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