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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $14,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $12,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $26,048 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Navigation system 795 1,505 1,505 1,505
Door sill trim plates 95      
Premium Plus Package   345 345 345
225/40YR18   935 935  
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Premium Package   1,400 960 1,400
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Navigation system 755 1,392 1,392 1,392
Door sill trim plates 90      
Premium Plus Package   317 317 317
225/40YR18   860 860  
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Premium Package   1,288 883 1,288
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Options (change) 890 5,285 4,845 4,350
Options (change) 845 4,869 4,464 4,009
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $29,040 $43,560 $45,495 $46,170
Total Invoice $27,768 $40,532 $42,335 $42,968

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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: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,019
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,040$43,560$45,495$46,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-3,375-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$41,685$42,120$44,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$2,610
Total Invoice$27,768$40,532$42,335$42,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-3,141-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$38,787$39,194$41,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$407$2,436

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXISISIS
TrimHybrid Titanium200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$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   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,280$7,780$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$3,375$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745-3,141-1,745

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,641 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 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 200t

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, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
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 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, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

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, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
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%

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