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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $26,389 $31,186
Package 302A 2,015 2,015    
Navigation system     2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Package 302A 1,798 1,798    
Navigation system     2,168 2,168
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Options (change) 2,015 2,015 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 1,798 1,798 2,568 2,568
Destination 795 795 590 590
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,175 $31,753 $33,630 $39,080
Total Invoice $29,044 $29,312 $29,547 $34,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,381
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,175$31,753$33,630$39,080
Adjustments for Features-1,650-2,3250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$29,428$33,630$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$29,044$29,312$29,547$34,344
Adjustments for Features-1,537-2,1460-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,507$27,166$29,547$33,421
Cost Above Minimum$341$0$0$3,874

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
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
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,105$2,780$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$2,325$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-2,1460-923

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
ModelC-MAXIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length173.6 in180.1 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height63.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.0 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
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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