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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: $25,738

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $10,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,430

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $7,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Cargo cover 80 80        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995     795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255        
Comfort Package     1,600 1,600    
Keyless entry keypad     95 95 95 95
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Cargo cover 68 68        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696     755 755
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217        
Comfort Package     1,520 1,520    
Keyless entry keypad     90 90 90 90
Options (change) 4,940 3,240 1,695 1,695 890 890
Options (change) 4,200 2,755 1,610 1,610 845 845
Destination 645 645 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,785 $36,400 $26,745 $25,738 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,978 $25,572 $24,430 $27,620 $26,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,576
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,785$36,400$26,745$25,738$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features-945-9450-525-2,050-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$35,455$26,745$25,213$26,835$25,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,532$0$1,622$90
Total Invoice$32,363$32,978$25,572$24,430$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features-855-8560-498-1,960-2,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$32,122$25,572$23,932$25,660$24,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$1,640$0$1,728$100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25 $25
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0 $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$3,955$4,480$6,005$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$945$0$525$2,050$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-855-8560-498-1,960-2,446

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
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.3,641 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

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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142586%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142586%
Total Not Requested22514%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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