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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: $32,280

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,038

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $33,994 $37,261
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Navigation system     1,855 1,855
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Navigation system     1,716 1,716
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 2,355 2,355
Options (change) 2,678 2,678 2,176 2,176
Destination 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $32,280 $32,738 $39,830 $43,345
Total Invoice $30,038 $30,195 $37,095 $40,362

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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: $8,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,776
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,280$32,738$39,830$43,345
Adjustments for Features-275-9500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$31,788$39,830$43,145
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$30,038$30,195$37,095$40,362
Adjustments for Features-256-8760-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,782$29,319$37,095$40,176
Cost Above Minimum$463$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
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$25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,755$4,805$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$950$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-8760-186

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142015
ModelC-MAXIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length173.6 in183.7 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,462 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 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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 system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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