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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,210

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $81,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,968

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $74,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAXLS
TrimHybrid SEL600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,365 $112,750
Base Invoice $26,451 $103,732
Package 303A 2,880  
All-weather floor mats 170 109
Cargo mat   95
Package 303A 2,570  
All-weather floor mats 152 65
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 3,050 204
Options (change) 2,722 122
Destination 795 875
Total Price $32,210 $113,829
Total Invoice $29,968 $104,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,604
Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAXLS
TrimHybrid SEL600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine141hp I4 H389hp V8 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$32,210$113,829
Adjustments for Features0-11,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$102,789
Total Invoice$29,968$104,729
Adjustments for Features0-10,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,968$94,572

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAXLS
TrimHybrid SEL600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon + LED headlights $800
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,130$15,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,157

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in121.7 in
Length173.6 in202.8 in
Width72.0 in73.8 in
Height63.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.5,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested85036%

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