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Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,435

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,452

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,337 $29,499
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Cargo cover 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Cargo cover 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Package 301A     1,155 1,155
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Options (change) 4,940 3,240 1,390 1,390
Options (change) 4,200 2,755 1,240 1,240
Destination 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,785 $36,400 $29,435 $29,893
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,978 $27,452 $27,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,546
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,785$36,400$29,435$29,893
Adjustments for Features00-180-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,785$36,400$29,255$29,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$217$0
Total Invoice$32,363$32,978$27,452$27,607
Adjustments for Features00-168-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$32,978$27,284$26,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$467$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$4,155$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$180$855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-168-790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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