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Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,063

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $8,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,652

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $8,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $34,829 $40,182
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Cargo organizer 115   200 200
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 90 90
Remote start 395      
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system     795 795
Rear spoiler     275  
Package 302A 1,959 1,959    
Cargo organizer 102   190 190
Keyless entry keypad 85 85    
All-weather floor mats 156 156 86 86
Remote start 353      
Door sill trim plates 85 85    
Navigation system     755 755
Rear spoiler     261  
Options (change) 3,070 2,560 1,360 1,085
Options (change) 2,740 2,285 1,292 1,031
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,115 $31,063 $39,090 $44,480
Total Invoice $28,952 $28,652 $36,996 $42,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$31,115$31,063$39,090$44,480
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,610-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,678$37,480$40,495
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$28,952$28,652$36,996$42,088
Adjustments for Features0-355-1,524-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,952$28,297$35,472$38,317
Cost Above Minimum$655$0$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app $25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,865$5,090$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$1,610$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355-1,524-3,771

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152017
ModelC-MAXTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length173.6 in202.9 in
Width72.0 in76.2 in
Height63.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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