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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXRXRX
TrimHybrid Titanium350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $26,048 $36,537 $42,520
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Navigation Package   2,465 2,465
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Unbranded 12 speakers   110 110
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Heated front seats   640  
AC power outlet   100  
Comfort Package     825
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Navigation Package   2,277 2,277
Premium Package   2,244 2,244
Unbranded 12 speakers   100 100
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Heated front seats   588  
AC power outlet   92  
Comfort Package     759
Options (change) 890 6,215 6,300
Options (change) 845 5,761 5,840
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $29,040 $46,165 $52,410
Total Invoice $27,768 $43,173 $49,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,094
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXRXRX
TrimHybrid Titanium350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,040$46,165$52,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$42,625$48,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,170
Total Invoice$27,768$43,173$49,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,311-3,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$39,862$45,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,977

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXRXRX
TrimHybrid Titanium350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,380$6,920$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,311-3,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length173.6 in187.8 in
Width72.0 in74.2 in
Height63.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft380.3 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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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