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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: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $11,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $26,048 $39,442 $50,587
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 175 75 75
Keyless entry keypad 95    
Door sill trim plates 95    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Cargo cover   130 130
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
Navigation system 755    
All-weather floor mats 166 71 71
Keyless entry keypad 90    
Door sill trim plates 90    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 2,875 855 205
Options (change) 2,730 814 195
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $31,025 $43,100 $54,120
Total Invoice $29,653 $41,201 $51,727

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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: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,294
Model Year201820162016
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,025$43,100$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-12,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$38,650$42,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,430
Total Invoice$29,653$41,201$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-4,254-11,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,653$36,947$40,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,272

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820162016
ModelC-MAXExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid TitaniumLimitedPlatinum
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 $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$8,515$16,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,254-11,508

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelC-MAXExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length173.6 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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