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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: $32,210

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,968

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Package 303A 2,880 2,880      
All-weather floor mats 170 170 110 110 110
Navigation system     1,735 1,735 1,735
Rearview camera     350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Cargo mat     105 105 105
Rear spoiler     389 389 389
Package 303A 2,570 2,570      
All-weather floor mats 152 152 65 65 65
Navigation system     1,604 1,604 1,604
Rearview camera     324 324 324
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Cargo mat     65 65 65
Rear spoiler     259 259 259
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 3,189 3,189 3,189
Options (change) 2,722 2,722 2,777 2,777 2,777
Destination 795 795 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $32,210 $32,788 $41,989 $44,364 $45,534
Total Invoice $29,968 $30,236 $38,930 $41,138 $42,226

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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: $8,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,578
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,210$32,788$41,989$44,364$45,534
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,875-3,575-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$32,113$40,114$40,789$43,659
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$29,968$30,236$38,930$41,138$42,226
Adjustments for Features0-622-1,738-3,315-1,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,968$29,614$37,192$37,823$40,487
Cost Above Minimum$354$0$0$631$3,295

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$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$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
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   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,705$6,905$8,605$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,875$3,575$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-1,738-3,315-1,739

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
ModelC-MAXIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length173.6 in184.3 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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