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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: $31,115

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,640

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $2,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Cargo organizer 115   160 160 160
Package 302A 2,195 2,195      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Remote start 395        
All-weather floor mats 175 175 75 75 75
Keyless entry keypad 95 95      
Package 202A     2,300    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Navigation system     795 795 795
Rear spoiler     275 275  
Cargo organizer 109   143 143 143
Package 302A 2,085 2,085      
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
Remote start 375        
All-weather floor mats 166 166 67 67 67
Keyless entry keypad 90 90      
Package 202A     2,053    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335    
Navigation system     710 710 710
Rear spoiler     245 245  
Options (change) 3,070 2,560 5,100 1,305 1,030
Options (change) 2,915 2,431 4,553 1,165 920
Destination 875 875 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,115 $31,198 $34,795 $35,200 $41,125
Total Invoice $29,738 $29,640 $32,008 $32,495 $37,969

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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: $5,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$31,115$31,198$34,795$35,200$41,125
Adjustments for Features-1,080-1,4650-165-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$29,733$34,795$35,035$38,035
Cost Above Minimum$302$0$0$240$3,240
Total Invoice$29,738$29,640$32,008$32,495$37,969
Adjustments for Features-1,032-1,3920-152-2,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,706$28,248$32,008$32,343$35,116
Cost Above Minimum$458$0$0$335$3,108

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app $25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
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$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,840$3,375$3,540$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$1,465$0$165$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,032-1,3920-152-2,853

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162013
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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested90043%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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