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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $6,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,035 $26,048
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
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Comfort Package     1,600  
Keyless entry keypad     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
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Comfort Package     1,520  
Keyless entry keypad     90 90
Options (change) 4,940 3,240 1,695 890
Options (change) 4,200 2,755 1,610 845
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $35,785 $36,400 $26,690 $29,040
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,978 $25,520 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,785$36,400$26,690$29,040
Adjustments for Features-945-9450-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$35,455$26,690$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$300
Total Invoice$32,363$32,978$25,520$27,768
Adjustments for Features-855-8560-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$32,122$25,520$25,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0$288

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$3,955$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$945$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-855-8560-1,960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062018
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 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%

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