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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRCRCRCRC
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Package 303A 3,000 3,000        
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Navigation Package     1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100   1,100  
235/40VR19     795   795  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500 500
Fog lights     410 410 410  
Package 303A 2,678 2,678        
Door sill trim plates 85 85        
Navigation Package     1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012   1,012  
235/40VR19     732   732  
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460 460
Fog lights     376 376 376  
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 7,325 2,440 7,035 2,030
Options (change) 2,763 2,763 6,748 2,252 6,480 1,876
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,598 $48,270 $46,000 $50,765 $65,785
Total Invoice $28,975 $29,130 $44,894 $42,829 $47,217 $61,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,542
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRCRCRCRC
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,140$31,598$48,270$46,000$50,765$65,785
Adjustments for Features-165-840-2,475-1,000-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,975$30,758$45,795$45,000$48,190$65,785
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$795$0$3,190$20,785
Total Invoice$28,975$29,130$44,894$42,829$47,217$61,234
Adjustments for Features-154-774-2,302-931-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,821$28,356$42,592$41,898$44,822$61,234
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$694$0$2,924$19,336

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRCRCRCRC
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100 
Curve control$50$50    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75 
Compass$0$0    
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25 
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,655$8,290$6,815$8,390$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$840$2,475$1,000$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-154-774-2,302-931-2,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
ModelC-MAXRC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length173.6 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height63.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.4 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 RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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