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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: $29,215

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $8,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $7,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $26,048 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
All-weather floor mats 175 109 109 109
Navigation system 795 2,465 2,465 2,485
Door sill trim plates 95      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Rear spoiler   389 389  
All-weather floor mats 166 65 65 65
Navigation system 755 2,277 2,277 2,295
Door sill trim plates 90      
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 1,065 3,536 3,536 3,167
Options (change) 1,011 3,114 3,114 2,864
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $29,215 $38,206 $44,631 $65,342
Total Invoice $27,934 $35,419 $41,392 $60,748

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,226
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,215$38,206$44,631$65,342
Adjustments for Features-7750-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,440$38,206$42,981$62,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,936
Total Invoice$27,934$35,419$41,392$60,748
Adjustments for Features-7410-1,530-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,193$35,419$39,862$57,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,443$22,354

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,155$3,380$5,030$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7410-1,530-2,975

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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