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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: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelC-MAXTaurus
TrimHybrid SELSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $22,980
Base Invoice $25,948 $21,127
Keyless entry keypad 95  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Heated mirrors   35
Keyless entry keypad 90  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 95 2,765
Options (change) 90 2,461
Destination 875 685
Total Price $28,140 $26,430
Total Invoice $26,913 $24,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,119
Model Year20162006
ModelC-MAXTaurus
TrimHybrid SELSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H153hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,140$26,430
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,210$26,430
Total Invoice$26,913$24,273
Adjustments for Features-3,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,154$24,273

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelC-MAXTaurus
TrimHybrid SELSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,105$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelC-MAXTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.5 in
Length173.6 in197.6 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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