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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: $13,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Package 303A 3,000 3,000      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
225/40YR18     935 935  
Navigation system     1,505 1,505 1,505
Luxury Package     4,385   4,385
Premium Plus Package       345  
Blind spot warning system       600  
Premium Package       960  
Obstacle detection, rear       500  
Package 303A 2,850 2,850      
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
225/40YR18     860 860  
Navigation system     1,392 1,392 1,392
Luxury Package     4,035   4,035
Premium Plus Package       317  
Blind spot warning system       552  
Premium Package       883  
Obstacle detection, rear       460  
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 6,825 4,845 5,890
Options (change) 2,940 2,940 6,287 4,464 5,427
Destination 875 875 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,733 $45,100 $45,495 $47,710
Total Invoice $29,763 $30,149 $41,950 $42,335 $44,386

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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: $10,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,605
Model Year20162016201620162016
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,140$31,733$45,100$45,495$47,710
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,050-3,025-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$31,058$42,050$42,470$44,660
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$420$2,610
Total Invoice$29,763$30,149$41,950$42,335$44,386
Adjustments for Features0-641-2,837-2,815-2,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$29,508$39,113$39,520$41,548
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$407$2,435

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016201620162016
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   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
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
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
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 driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$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   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300
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$4,955$5,630$8,005$7,980$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,050$3,025$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-2,837-2,815-2,838

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016
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.3,584 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

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested197552%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested197552%

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