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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: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Package 303A 3,000 3,000      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Navigation system     2,085 2,085 2,490
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Package 303A 2,678 2,678      
Door sill trim plates 85 85      
Navigation system     1,927 1,927 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 2,585 2,585 2,990
Options (change) 2,763 2,763 2,387 2,387 2,760
Destination 875 875 910 910 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,598 $39,595 $43,110 $67,500
Total Invoice $28,975 $29,130 $36,870 $40,138 $62,818

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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: $8,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,478
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,140$31,598$39,595$43,110$67,500
Adjustments for Features-125-8000-200-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,015$30,798$39,595$42,910$65,225
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$3,315$25,630
Total Invoice$28,975$29,130$36,870$40,138$62,818
Adjustments for Features-116-7380-186-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,859$28,392$36,870$39,952$60,701
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$3,082$23,831

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$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$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300 
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console    $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $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   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,530$5,730$5,930$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$800$0$200$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-7380-186-2,117

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152014
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
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
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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